PARKS AND RECREATION PACKET 121423

Page 2 of 3 BACKGROUND Each year, City commissions review committee assignments. Alternate and youth members may serve as representatives on committees. There are currently five committees with representatives from the Parks and Recreation Commission. The descriptions, including meeting dates/times, composition and general summary of purpose are listed below. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee, 4th Monday 6:45pm The Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee advises the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City's Traffic Engineering Division on bicycle, pedestrian and trail related items. The Committee reviews and prioritizes potential projects, provides input on policies related to bikeways and trails, and promotes community education and awareness regarding non-motorized forms of transportation. The committee members include: Planning Commissioner, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Youth Commissioner, Pleasanton police officer, Zone 7 staff, EBRPD staff and six At-large members. Community of Character, 2nd Thursday, 1-2pm, Chamber of Commerce Pleasanton's Community of Character Collaborative is a committee of volunteers representing the Pleasanton Unified School District, City of Pleasanton, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations who are working together to create a community culture that is built on values: goodwill and community-accepted character traits through inspirational motivational and recognition programs. The Committee meets monthly to discuss their sponsored activities such as Community of Character Awards, Juanita Haugen Scholarships, and MLK Breakfast. The Commissioner would attend meetings, support and attend events, and d ecide award winners. https://www.communityofcharacter.org/ Heritage Tree Board of Appeals Committee (as-needed basis) The committee is made up of one Parks and Recreation Commissioner and two Planning Commissioners. Meetings are usually held (when needed) on Wednesday, 6-7pm. They take place at the request of a property owner when the City cannot find justification based on the City’s Tree Preservation Code Section 7.16 to issue a permit. Public Art Selection Sub-Committee (PASS) (as-needed basis, Fridays, noon) PASS committee reviews, evaluates, and comments on proposed public art pieces. The Committee meets monthly as pieces are available for review. Prior to meeting, PASS Committee members are emailed the proposed public art pieces and given time to review the piece and its proposed location. When not during COVID, the PASS committee has met in person and at the different proposed sites for p ublic art.