Annual Report to City Council
June 12, 2023
PB&R Commission Members
Name Term
Cindy Abbott, Chair 2026
Nick Lusson/Mark Torres 2023/2027
Dahlia Rodriguez 2024
James Heywood 2024
Gail Benton Shoemaker 2027
Carl Nicolari 2025
Stefanie Phillips 2026
Purpose
To recommend and advise the Council in the
acquisition, development and maintenance of parks,
beaches and other recreational areas, and to encourage
the planning and implementation of a comprehensive
recreation and human service program which will
serve the needs of all age groups in the City.
Duties
To act in an advisory capacity to the Council, the City Manager, and the Director of Parks, Beaches, and
Recreation Department in all matters pertaining to
public recreation.
To assist in the preparation and adoption of, and
review annually and revise as may be necessary, a
long-range plan for parks, beaches, and recreation.
CITY OF PACIFICA
CHILD CARE
Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include:
To make recommendations concerning the beautification, development and improvement of parks, beaches and recreation services
To focus public attention upon the need for adequate parks and beaches and healthful year-round supervised recreation for all To assist in promoting public recreation
To engage with City and partner organizations through Liaison/Committee Assignments
To gather stakeholder input and provide direction and guidance on beach usage – monitoring special events and surf camps. To hear and make determinations regarding Heritage Tree Appeals To select and engage with the Poet Laureate
Priority Parks Project
4 Total Extensive Park Playground Projects
Brighton Park, Marvilla, Imperial, Skyridge
Commissioners provided input on design and types of play equipment
Currently at 65% construction doc phase
Playground Improvement Program
4 Total Parks Selected
Pacifica Nursery Co-op (Complete). Oddstad, Saltaire, and Fairway Parks
Program is Less Extensive and Consists of Play Equipment Replacement only
Surf Camp/School Policy Advisory
Council referred to Commission June 2020 following
public comment regarding surf equity
Approved Revised Policy May 2023 CCC
Draft Community Agreement Review
New Applications accepted June and Dec Annually
Currently 3 Commercial and 2 Non-Profit Groups
Permitted
Ongoing review/update of program – 2023 start
Heritage Tree
Processes & Appeals
1 tree appeal this past year
Education and Understanding of New Tree Ordinance
Presentations
Quarterly Staff Reports
Aquatics
Child Care
Recreation
Seniors
Items for Consideration
Ongoing work regarding Surf Camp/School
Equity Update
Priority Parks Project (own slide)
Onboarding New Department Director
Telescope Project at Pier and Promenade
Bike Park
Lifesaving Buoy Stations/Beach Safety
Bounce House Pilot at Frontierland
What’s Next?
Surf Camp/School Policy Implementation and Review
Poet Laureate Event Planning
Bike Park
Beach Safety
Heritage Tree Process and Appeals
Playground Improvement Process
Support other Commissions efforts for Trail Maintenance, Safety, and Signage
Thank you!
Questions?