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Strategic Goals & Objectives

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Committee Goals

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (2024-25)
Goal# Goal Title Goal Type Goal Progress Goal Text Status Updates V2040 Strategies Objectives  
44 Monitor and support implementation of major planning documents for the Department of Parks and Recreation Ongoing Not Started B3 
687 Parks Master Plan: Liaison(s) will meet with city staff to review progress of all PMP projects and brief committee Not Started
688 Determine 1-3 "focus projects" for which the committee will undertake advocacy and attempt to identify funding avenues Not Started
689 Present findings to city council Not Started
690 Work with city staff and parks foundation to identify funding sources for focus project(s) Not Started
691 Follow up as necessary on projects recommended in previous fiscal years: completion of Ocean to Bay Trail signage, South Beach Marina Non-Motorized Boat Launch & Access Improvements, North Newport Neighborhood Park, etc. Not Started
692 Parks and Rec Business Plan: Liaison(s) will meet with Parks/Rec director to review implementation of plan recommendations and will and report to committee Not Started
693 Prioritize 1-3 items from the plan to advocate for Not Started
694 Review recommendations in the plan related to reducing departmental reliance on the City’s general fund and, with staff and city council, propose a plan for moving ahead. Not Started
695 Receive one briefing from committee liaison to Vision 2040 program Not Started
 
45 Work with the Parks and Recreation Foundation to secure funding for priority projects. Ongoing Not Started B3 
696 Working with staff and the committee, identify priority projects for external funding make those recommendations to Foundation Not Started
697 Work with City staff to identify processes for grant writing Not Started
698 Partner with the Foundation to identify potential sources of funds, including charitable gifts, fundraising events, and grants Not Started
 
46 Incorporate DEI training and awareness into committee and departmental operations Ongoing Not Started F5 
699 Review existing committee DEI plan Not Started
700 Identify a DEI training that would be appropriate for the committee schedule one monthly meeting as a DEI training day Not Started
701 Provide feedback to City staff in development of the departmental DEI Plan Not Started
702 Diversify committee membership as seats open up on the committee Not Started
703 Either via agenda items of the full committee or an ad hoc subcommittee, explore additional steps the committee might take, including potential trainings and review and evaluation of departmental policies and procedures. Not Started
 
47 Coordinate with other committees on items of mutual interest Ongoing Not Started F7 
704 Meet once a year with the Bike/Pedestrian Advisory Committee on issues of joint concern Not Started
705 Schedule one meeting agenda item in which the 60+ advisory committee/director briefs Parks & Rec committee discuss items of mutual concern Not Started
706 Working with the 60+ Center and board, solicit additional feedback from the 60+ community on how we can better serve their needs via a survey. Not Started
707 Invite two to four outside groups dealing with outdoor or recreation activities to committee meetings to discuss items of mutual interest. Not Started
 
48 Ensure the committee is prepared in its role as the City’s Tree Board and evaluate other potential Tree Board models. Ongoing Not Started B3 
708 Hold a training on Tree Board responsibilities and procedures Not Started
709 Work with city staff to identify and evaluate Tree Board models Not Started
710 Transition to new Tree Board model with separate board Not Started