REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Goals for FY2022/23
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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 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.
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 discusses the Work Plan at the regular monthly Commission meetings and makes subcommittee assignments as necessary. Subcommittee are comprised of less than a quorum of the Commission. Between meetings, Commissioners work on the activities. At each meeting, subcommittee wi...
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