9770 CULVER BOULEVARD, CULVER CITY, CA 90232-0507
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 7, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR VERA 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 2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 2023
PROPOSED ACTIVITY/UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE
NEXT 6 MONTHS
CC: John Nachbar, City Manager
Armando Abrego, Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Director
On February 7, 2023, 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 July through December 2022:
• Began discussions regarding holding PRCS Commission meetings at Culver City Parks and Recreation Facilities.
• Formed the Pickleball Court Implementation Feasibility Study Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and appointed PRCS Commission Vice Chair Zeidman and Commission Member Leonard to serve on the Ad Hoc Subcommittee and meetings with staff have been held.
• Hosted a morning Parks Tour of Blair Hills, Lindberg and Culver West Alexander Parks.
• At the direction of the City Council, formed the Community Gardens Ad Hoc Subcommittee and appointed PRCS Commission Chair Rickards and Commission Member Leonard to serve on the Ad Hoc Subcommittee and meetings with staff have been held.
• At the direction of the City Council, c onsidered forming a PRCS Commission Off-Leash Dog Hours in Parks Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and instead decided to incorporate consideration of the issue of off -leash dog hours in parks into the existing Parks and Facilities Sections of the Culver City Municipal Code Review Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
PRCS Commission 2021 Accomplishments and 2022 Work Plans Page 2 of 2
• Hosted a weeknight Park Tour of Veterans Memorial, Syd Kronenthal, and Fox Hills Parks.
Status Update on the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission 2022 Scheduled Activities Plan:
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 Scheduled Activities Plan.
2. Work on community outreach for park playground upgrades.
Status: The PRCS Commission is continuing to work on this Scheduled Activities 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: The PRCS Commission is continuing to work on this Scheduled Activities 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 Scheduled Activities Plan.