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ITEM 7.C.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 2, 2010
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Jose E. Pulido, City Manager/
By: Cathy Burroughs, Director f'Parks and Recreation C-ki
SUBJECT: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF
OCTOBER 20, 2010
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to receive and file the Parks and Recreation Commission
Actions.
BACKGROUND:
Following is a summary of actions taken at the October 20, 2010 Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting:
1. REVIEW OF THE LIVE OAK PARK TENNIS COURTS USE POLICY IN
REGARDS TO PRIVATE LESSONS AND RESERVED USE BY NON-
RESIDENT GROUPS
The Commission began a discussion of the policies and procedures for the use
of the tennis courts at Live Oak Park. After hearing from the public the
Commission approved the formation of an ad hoc committee, comprised of
Chairman Olivas and Vice -Chairman Arrighi, to meet with staff and other
interested parties. The ad hoc committee will discuss various issues including
private lessons on the courts, reserved use of the courts by resident or non-
resident organizations, policies for use of the courts, fees, etc. The ad hoc
committee will ultimately forward recommendations to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for consideration.
2. REQUEST FROM COUNCILMEMBER BLUM REGARDING PROJECTS FOR
THE EATON WASH CORRIDOR
The Commission reviewed information provided for, and received from, the
recent Eaton Wash Corridor Community Workshops. The Commission felt all
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potential projects were identified during the meetings and recommended they
wait until the draft plan has been completed to discuss further. The draft plan is
expected to be completed in November, 2010.
3. REQUEST FROM MAYOR PRO TEM CHAVEZ REGARDING A PARK PATROL
PROGRAM
The Commission began a discussion on possible park patrol programs and
tabled this item to a future meeting to allow staff to survey other cities to
determine what types of patrol or enforcement programs are effective. The
Commission also requested a joint meeting be scheduled with the Public Safety
Commission to discuss this item further.
CONCLUSION:
The City Council is requested to review the Parks and Recreation Commission actions
of their meeting of October 20, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT
This item does not have an impact on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-11 City Budget.