TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Steve Powers, City Manager
FROM: Peter Fernandez, PE, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:
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Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Annual Report 2021.
Ward(s): All Wards
Councilor(s): All Councilors
Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods
Result Area(s): Good Governance; Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community.
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SUMMARY:
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This information report presents the 2021 Annual Report from the Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (SPRAB). The report highlights accomplishments, endorsements and support of programs and activities during 2021 and presents recommendations for consideration by Council.
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ISSUE:
2021 Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Annual report to City Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Information only.
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FACTS AND FINDINGS:
Salem Revised Code (SRC) Chapter 13 governs the Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory 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.
• To 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, SPRAB received the additional responsibility of overseeing City Tree decisions and appeals by which its duties are defined in SRC Chapter 86.
SPRAB’s annual report aligns its focus with the Salem Strategic Plan’s six priority policy areas. In addition to the 2021 accomplishments, the Annual Report addresses the Board’s endorsements, support, and recommendations under the policy headings of Safe Community; Welcoming and Livable Community; Strong and Diverse Economy; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Natural Environment Stewardship; and Good Governance.
BACKGROUND:
The Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was first established in June 1952 and has been an active advisory board to Salem City Council for 69 years.
Glenn J. Davis, CFM, Chief Development Engineer for
Robert D. Chandler, PhD, PE
Assistant Public Works Director
Attachment:
1. 2021 SPRAB Annual Report