PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA PACKET 03142024

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT March 14, 2024 Item 5 TITLE: REVIEW AND COMMENT ON PROPOSED UPDATES TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DUTIES SUMMARY Evaluation of the City’s Commission and Committee structure is included in the FY 2023/24 - FY 2027/28 One Pleasanton Strategic Plan goal of Optimizing Our Organization as part of a strategy to evaluate and enhance community engagement opportunities. In order to better align with the City’s organizational structure, streamline opportunities for community input and engagement, and increase efficiency for the commission and committee members as well as supporting staff members, the City Council voted to create an ad-hoc subcommittee to discuss commission and committee restructure and bring recommendations forward for consideration. At the February 20, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council voted to modify the number of meetings for the Parks and Recreation Commission. City Council also asked that staff recommend updates to commission duties to improve clarity and foster enhanced engagement and purpose. RECOMMENDATION Review and provide direction on proposed updates to the Parks and Recreation Commission duties. BACKGROUND Section 2.32.020 of Pleasanton’s municipal code outlines the duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Duties: A. The parks and recreation commission shall advise the city council in matters related to city parks and recreational services. B. The duties of the commission shall include the following: 1. Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to public parks and recreation, and to cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound recreation programming and park planning. The commission is jointly charged with the planning commission, to establish harmonious and effective relationships, as both of these bodies have