SUBJECT
Title
Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Goals for FY2018-19 Update
Report
BACKGROUND
At the regular Commission Meeting on July 17, 2018, the Commission discussed current issues, trends and local needs related to city parks operations and maintenance, recreation programs and community services, cemeteries, and special events. Annually, the Parks & Recreation Commission considers three to five specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound 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 August 21, 2018 regular meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed and refined the proposed goals. The Commission will report on the goals and progress with the City Council at the annual joint meeting tentatively scheduled for January 2019.
DISCUSSION
The Work Plan Goals are discussed at each Commission meeting during the year. Subcommittee assignments are made as needed and subcommittee members provide updates at the meeting. The Parks & Recreation Commission FY2018-19 Work Plan Goals are to:
(a) inform the community about parks and recreation infrastructure conditions, future funding needs and potential new funding sources;
(b) review existing park rehabilitation needs and new residential development park project plans;
(c) hold a joint meeting of the Parks & Recreation and Cultural Commission;
(d) host the 38th annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival (completed on September 15 and 16, 2018); and,
(e) begin discussion of a community input process for a new 30+ acre community park in the north of the City.
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) i...
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