Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on the Composition and Creation of a Visioning Advisory Committee for the Park Master Plan Update Initiative
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic Growth
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation Department
CONTACT: Rhoda Savage, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jenny Baker, Senior Park Planner
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Consider/Discuss/Act on the composition of a Visioning Advisory Committee for the Park Master Plan Update.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• In support of the Park Master Plan Update, Staff recommends the creation of and appointment of representatives to a Visioning Advisory Committee in order to support and champion the process.
• The Committee is intended to guide the outcome of this project, provide intermediary reviews of concepts and broad recommendations, and help ensure the plan aligns with the goals of the community.
• Staff recommends that the nine (9) person Committee be comprised of the following:
o 3 - City Council Representatives
• Mayor Pro-Tem Ussery
• Councilman Branch
• Councilwoman Rath
o 3 - Community Development Corporation Representatives
• Dave Clarke
• Hamilton Doak
• Rick Glew
o 3 - Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Advisory Board Representatives
• Kip Dixon
• Jackie Brewer
• Bryan Perkins
• Three (3) Visioning Advisory Committee meetings are anticipated throughout the Park Master Plan Update process. There will also be multiple public meetings with the general public and various stakeholders throughout the process at which the presence of Staff and Advisory Committee members will be important.
• Staff anticipates that the first Visioning Committee meeting will be held in late September or early October.
• Staff feels that the appointments from Council, CDC and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will adequately represent the variety of needs and interests of the community. However, there will still be a series of public input meetings and meetings with special interest groups throughout the process.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The existing Park Master Plan was adopted in 2009.
• On June 16, 2015 City Council approved a project scope and contract with Halff Associates for professional services in support of the Parks Master Plan Update initiative.
• This new plan update will more accurately reflect the growth that the City is experiencing and will focus on future needs for inclusion in the parks system including: parkland acquisition needs; hike and bike trail development; and use of more current park and trail development standards.
• This plan will be developed in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff envisions a collaborative process for development of both plans.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A