Submitted By: Beaches, Parks and Recreation
Prepared By: Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-149, APPROVING THE BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FY 2026-27 WORK PLAN
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Summary:
The purpose of this report is to present the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan for City Council review and approval. The proposed Work Plan identifies five priority areas for the upcoming fiscal year, including playground replacements, residency requirements, cost of services and revenue monitoring, development of a sand policy, and monitoring of the pilot Aquatics Partnership Policy.
Background:
The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission (“Commission”) serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters related to the City’s beaches, parks, recreation facilities, programs, and services. As part of the City’s annual work planning process, commissions and committees identify priority projects and initiatives to pursue during the fiscal year. The annual Work Plan provides a framework for focusing Commission efforts, coordinating staff resources, and identifying matters that may require future City Council consideration. At its meeting on August 11, 2026, the Commission considered its priorities for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and identified five areas of focus, including the establishment of ad-hoc subcommittees for several of the identified priorities.
Discussion:
The proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan includes the following priority areas:
Playground Replacements: Review playground replacement projects that have received funding and provide input and recommendations as projects move through the design and implementation process. The ad-hoc subcommittee will consist of Vice Chair Garcia, Commissioner Mann, and Commissioner Kamali.
Residency Policy: Participate in a joint ad-hoc subcommittee with the Golf Course Committee to review residency requirements a...
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