TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Keith Stahley, City Manager
FROM: Scott Archer, Deputy City Manager for Community Services
SUBJECT:
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Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Annual Report and Presentation.
Ward(s): All Wards
Councilor(s): All Councilors
Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods
Result Area(s): Good Governance; Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe and Healthy Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community.
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SUMMARY:
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The report highlights accomplishments of the Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in 2024.
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ISSUE:
Informational report to update the City Council on the work of the Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Information only.
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FACTS AND FINDINGS:
The Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Board) 2024 Annual Report is included as Attachment 1. The report highlights the Board’s accomplishments in 2024.
Salem Revised Code (SRC) Chapter 13 governs the Board and lists its functions under SRC 13.080(a):
• Recommend and advise the Council, Planning Commission and other bodies, groups, or officials on all matters referred to it.
• Act in the role of community catalyst in the formation and achievement of a comprehensive community-wide parks and recreation system and program to serve the recreational, horticultural, environmental, historical, cultural, and leisure needs of all city residents.
• To make and issue reports respecting its studies, research, examination, and other activities to the Council as may be required by the Council.
In 2015, the Board received the additional responsibility of overseeing City Tree decisions and appeals by which its duties are defined in SRC 86.020(a):
• Issue decisions on appeals of decisions of the Director as set forth in SRC Chapter 86.
• Issue decisions on applications referred to the Board by the Director.
• Issue recommendations on nominations for Heritage Tree designations.
• Provide advisory recommendations to the Director, and to the Council on matters relating to City trees.
BACKGROUND:
The Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was first established in June 1952.
Councilor Varney is the City Council Liaison to the Board.
Keith Norris
Board Chair
Attachments:
1. 2024 SPRAB Annual Report
2. 2024 SPRAB Presentation