Title
Receive a report on San Lorenzo Park operations.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Parks Commission receive a report on San Lorenzo Park operations.
SUMMARY:
During the October 4, 2018 Parks Commission Meeting during public comment, the Executive Director of Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) presented to the Parks Commission a brief history of MCARLM, their relationship to San Lorenzo Park and surrounding Community, including their opinion regarding RMA's ability to manage San Lorenzo Park. At the request of Commissioner Sanchez, staff was requested a presentation on San Lorenzo Park and the Museum at a future Parks Commission agenda. This report responds to specific assertions presented by MCARLM and what actions RMA has taken, or will take, to address these concerns. This report also provides examples of accomplishments and items pending since RMA as was appointed by Board of Supervisors to oversee park operations in December 2016.
RMA is devoted to improving San Lorenzo Park. With this goal in mind we recognize that improving working relationships with both King City Leaders, MCARLM, and the local community will be the key to our success.
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors assigned the RMA Director as the Interim Director of Parks in July 2016 and directed RMA to reopen Lake San Antonio without any added resources after LSA had being fully closed for a couple years and parks staffing levels were significantly reduced in the FY 2016/17 budget that RMA inherited. On December 13, 2016, the Board of Supervisors reorganized for RMA to assume duties and responsibilities of the Monterey County Parks, excluding Laguna Seca Recreation Area. Shortly after, in January/February 2017, Monterey County experienced over $60 million in damage to infrastructure, including County Parks. Managing these two events took all of the RMA resources.
During the October 4, 2018 Parks Commission meeting the Executive Director ...
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