REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Recommend Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Goals for FY 2020/21
Report
BACKGROUND
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 subsequent meetings, the Commission will discuss the Work Plan and make subcommittee assignments, as necessary. Members then work toward goal completion and provide updates at the regular Commission meetings. The Parks & Recreation Commission FY2019/20 Work Plan Goals were to:
a) Inform the community about parks and recreation infrastructure conditions and provide leadership and advocacy for any potential new funding strategies;
b) Review existing park rehabilitation needs and new residential development park project plans;
c) Host the 39th annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival and begin planning celebratory elements for the 40th anniversary event; and,
d) Provide leadership and guidance for a community input and outreach phase for a new 30+ acre community park in the north of the City.
DISCUSSION
At the September 15, 2020 meeting, the Commission reviewed and discussed the Work Plan Goals for Fiscal Year 2019/20 while considering their potential Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2020/21.
On October 15, 2020, the Commission will continue the development of their Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2020/21. The Commission will also receive an update on Work Plan Goal (d) since the subcommittee, consisting of Chair Martinez, Vice Chair Forte, and Commissioner Carter-House was appointed at the September 15, 2020 Commission Meeting.
The proposed Work Plan Goals for Fiscal Year 2020/21 are to:
a) Inform the community about parks and...
Click here for full text