AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM:
YVETTE E. AGUILAR
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/PARKS, RECREATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
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UPDATES TO THE PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARY SERVICES GENERAL ADMINISTRATION STANDARD MANAGEMENT POLICIES 1.7 (EVENT PROMOTION), 1.11 (INCIDENT NOTIFICATION REPORTS), 1.12 (EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES INVOLVING CITY COUNCIL).
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Summary:
To set forth in writing the updated Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department general administration standard management policies 1.7, 1.11 and 1.12 to reflect accurate and up to date departmental information and procedures related to the Event Promotion (1.7), Incident Notification Reports (1.11), as well as Events and Activities Involving City Council (1.12). It has been over a decade since these specific policies were edited, and thus various edits have been made to each of these to bring the language, procedures, as well as staffing pattern and responsibilities current. One correction that has been made across each of these policies is updating the department name from “Community Services” to “Parks, Recreation and Library Services.”
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
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Recommendation:
Receive and file.
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Background and Analysis:
The Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department has an existing set of policies (Policies) and procedures that provide a systematic approach to conduct department business. Staff reviewed the existing Policies and identified that they need to be updated to provide clarification and match current operating procedures.
Below is a summary of the policies as of June 26, 2025 and the recommendations set forth by staff.
Analysis:
Conclusion:
As discussed throughout this report, the purpose of introducing various updates to the Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department Standard Management Policies (SMPs) is to bring current the written documentation reflecting the Department’s current facility, management and customer service policies and procedures, as well as reflecting the most up-to-date reporting structure and staffing pattern. Many of these documented procedures are already taking place, despite the out of date documentation.
Approved:
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Yvette E. Aguilar