Title
Receive a referral update in response to Board Referral No. 2022.23 seeking to develop a long-range funding source for the Pajaro Park.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a referral update in response to Board Referral No. 2022.23 and:
a. Direct that staff proceed with completion of referral based on description in this report; or,
b. Direct that staff:
1. Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by the Board; or,
2. Return to Board with a more comprehensive analysis of referral and anticipated effort
for completion; or,
3. Rescind referral.
c. Provide further direction, as appropriate
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Background:
At the November 22, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting, the Board added then-Supervisor Phillips' Referral No. 2022.23 (Attachment A) to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors' referral matrix. The referral requested a County funding contribution for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and to develop a long-range funding source for Pajaro Park, which is owned and operated by Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District (District).
At the January 17, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) presented a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2022.23 to the Board of Supervisors (Attachment B). Multiple options were presented for a County funding contribution for FY 2023 and long-range funding options for Pajaro Park. The Board took action to initially approve a $35,000 contribution for FY 2023. Staff proposed returning to the Board in April 2023 with additional information regarding long-range funding for the park.
At the March 28, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting, PWFP staff brought a Board Resolution for funding action to the Board for a General Fund contribution in the amount of $35,000, to assist the District in meeting their operational needs for FY 2023, funded through...
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