9770 CULVER BOULEVARD, CULVER CITY, CA 90232-0507
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 6, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR LEE AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY
FROM: Chair Rickards and Members of the Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission
SUBJECT: PRCS Commission Biannual Report to the City Council:
January through June 2022
CC: John Nachbar, City Manager
Armando Abrego, Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Director
On September 6 , 2022, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission approved the transmittal of the following information to the City Council:
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Accomplishments during the Period January through June 2022:
• Held a Joint Meeting with the Finance Advisory Committee to discuss Parks, Recreation and Community Services pending infrastructure projects and potential funding.
• Requested and received a presentation from the Community Development Department Advance Planning Division on the General Plan Update. • Discussed the process of creating a Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and recommended funding for such a plan in order to have a firm basis for future funding requests, including grant applications.
• Made PRCS Department Budget recommendations to the City Council. • Successfully transitioned to in-person meetings after almost two years of virtual meetings.
• Supported staff during the process of completing the Culver City Park Field Renovations.
• In response to community concerns, drafted and transmitted a memo to the City Council regarding homeless encampments in Culver City’s public spaces. The intent of the memo was to request that the City Council take action while considering and being responsive to the needs of all parties involved.
PRCSC Biannual Report to the City Council: January – June 2022 Page 2 of 2
Status Update on the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission 2022 Work Plans
1. Evaluate Field Allocation Practices: Continue the process of evaluating and refining historic practices as they relate to field allocation and use by community sports organizations and other organizations. Define and clarify field allocation procedures for increased transparency, inclusiveness and equity for all age groups, skills levels, and organizations.
Status: The PRCS Commission is continuing to work on this Work Plan.
2. Work on community outreach for park playground upgrades.
Status: The PRCS Commission is continuing to work on this Work Plan.
3. Continue working with the City Attorney’s Office and staff to revise and update certain sections of Culver City Municipal Code Chapter 9.10: Parks, Public Buildings and Property.
Status: Currently at an impasse as the PRCS Commission is awaiting input from the City Attorney’s Office and other City Departments in order to proceed with this Work Plan.
4. Collaborate with other Culver City Commissions, Boards and Committees on issues/areas of mutual concern and overlapping jurisdiction, as deemed appropriate by the City Council.
Status: The PRCS Commission is continuing to work on this Work Plan.