Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 05, 2021
Consent
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDER AN UPDATE FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
In March 2021 the City Council approved the reconvening of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission to assist and advise staff on programming and facility needs during the reopening of City parks. As a result, the Commission has been busy meeting and reviewing various projects and proposals that have been delivered by the department during the COVID-19 pandemic. The attached provides a summary of Commission activities and a plan for future meetings through the end of fiscal year 2021-22.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
RECEIVE and FILE staff’s update from the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
At its September 21, 2021 meeting, City Council directed staff to return with a report on activities and meeting status of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission. To date, the Commission has held six meetings since being reinstated following pandemic closures.
In March 2021 the City Council approved the reconvening of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission to assist and advise staff on programming and facility needs during the reopening of City parks. As a result, the Commission has been meeting and reviewing various projects and proposals that have been delivered by the department during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The attached provides a summary of Commission activities and a plan for future meetings through the end of fiscal year 2021-22. The work plan also provides a road map for future meetings and layouts and anticipated menu of decisions and recommendations on high priority items for the Commission. It should be noted that additional items will likely be added to meeting agendas based on need and or urgency as they arise.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
None
VI. EXHIBITS
1. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission Work Plan (pgs. 3-8)
Prepared by: Robert Lennox, Community Services Director