SUBJECT
Title
Parks & Recreation Commission 2017-18 Work Plan & Goals Update
Report
BACKGROUND
At the January 17, 2017 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission developed the 2017-18 Work Plan. The plan was created through discussion of current issues and needs relating to city parks operations and maintenance, recreation programs and community services, cemeteries, and special events. The following goals were selected based on priority and community needs:
• Conduct a Comprehensive Facility Condition Assessment and Establish Priorities for Park Acquisition, Development and Rehabilitation
• Update Park Rules, Regulations, and Ordinances and Install new Park Signs
• Improve Access, Supervision & Enforcement at Parks & Athletic Fields
• Enhance Special Events through a Local Focus, new Activities & Collaboration with Cultural Commission
DISCUSSION
The Parks & Recreation Commission will provide monthly updates on the status of the Work Plan Goals for the year:
A. Facility Condition Assessment
• Work item completed. Council accepted the final report and Commission recommendation on April 24, 2018.
B. Update Park Rules, Regulations, and Ordinances and Install new Park Signs
• Staff is working on draft language for the Ordinance based on Commission recommended updates to park rules.
C. Improve Access, Supervision & Enforcement at Parks & Athletic Fields
• Commission provided feedback to SCUSD on plans to maintain and permit school fields. Additional dialogue and timeline for implementation is needed.
D. Enhance Special Events through a Local Focus, new Activities & Collaboration with Cultural Commission
• Commission continues to evaluate program enhancements at future Citywide special events and include dialogue with Cultural Commission after July 1, 2018.
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 Park & 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> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Kim Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation