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FW: City Goals
From: Jeff Whitener [ mailto :jeffwhitenerCasbcglobal.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 4:08 PM
To: Ashbaugh, John
Subject: City Goals
COUNCIL MEETING:
ITEM NO_:
JAN 0 9 2015
Hello John,
I am writing to urge you, as the current PRC /Council liaison, to ask the Council to adopt a City Goal to update the City Parks & Recreation Element.
Our current element is overdue for an update and, quite frankly, is outdated on many levels. In light of recent news that our City Community
Development department will bring upcoming development plans before the PRC to approve park plans that may or may fit into the City's goals for
future parks, it is even more imperative that we have a well defined plan for the future of our parks and recreational spaces. Without a plan forward
our City could end up with a number of small pocket parks that will not service the community at large.
As our city continues to grow and attract businesses, it is important that we keep pace with new places to relax and recreate. There are already unmet
needs for lighted tennis courts, diamond fields, and yes, even turf fields. There are also new and growing sports like Pikleball that could use
some space. I would urge you and the council to pursue new and updated recreational facilities with the same fervor that our city has pursued open
space over the last 3 decades.
With the completion of the LUCE update it seems reasonable to continue the process for other Elements in the City plan. Please ask the Council to
set aside funds and staff time for a full recreational needs assessment and P &R Element update.
Thanks for your time,
Jeff Whitener
11 Mariposa Drive, S.L.O.
Parks & Rec. Commissioner