Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
Discussion
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 22-178, ADOPTING THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) Master Plan is intended to establish a guide to ensure that that Department's programs, services, and facilities are meeting the needs of the Carson Community. With the assistance of a qualified consultant, RJM Design, the endeavor began with a kickoff meeting on August 26, 2021. Since then, information has been collected from various City Departments, an inventory of Department facilities and their amenities was completed, 6 workshops have been held (2 at the Community Center and 4 at select parks), and multiple surveys have been released. A significant amount of data regarding community preference has been gleaned from the workshops and surveys, including desired programs/classes, most visited park, and passive recreation as being the most common park activity.
Expanding recreational opportunities, especially the addition of pickleball, were detailed at length as part of the report's recommendations. Most importantly, the physical condition of facilities was disproportionally evident in the community's perception and experience with the City's recreation program. Specifically, a greater focus on deferred maintenance, such as implementing a schedule for facilities that require immediate improvements limiting park use, was a key takeaway from this project. Enhancements/upgrades such as additional lighting, better security measures, and a gymnasium in the north side of the City, would also greatly impact the community's satisfaction. At its August 25, 2022, regular meeting, the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the Master Plan. With this endeavor now complete, RJM will be presenting a more detailed su...
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