REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
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 the September 15, 2020 meeting, the Commission considered their prior progress on Work Plan Goals for Fiscal Year 2019/20. Due to the effects on the pandemic on the Commission meetings and events, the Commission determined to continue the prior year's Goals for Fiscal Year 2020/21.
a) Inform the community about parks and recreation infrastructure conditions and provide leadership and advocacy for any potential new funding strategies;
b) Review and provide input on existing City park rehabilitation projects and proposed park projects to serve new residential development;
c) Host the annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival; and,
d) Provide leadership and guidance for community input and outreach on the proposed 30+/- acre Community Park on a former SCG&TC City owned parcel.
At subsequent meetings, the Commission will discuss the Work Plan, make subcommittee assignments as necessary, and work toward goal completion.
DISCUSSION
On October 20, 2020, the Commission received an update on Work Plan "Goal D" following the subcommittee's visit to the 30+ acre undeveloped park site. Commissioners noted the topography of the site, panoramic views of the South Bay, and the potential for perimeter slopes of the site to include unique recreation activities. The Commission also discussed having extensive public engagement and community outreach to during conceptual design development.
At the November 2020 meeting, the Commission did not dis...
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