Title
Public Hearing - 2022-2028 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and Arts Commission recommend approval of the Draft 2022-2028 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing on the Draft 2022-2028 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan and once the hearing is complete move to approve the plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hold a public hearing and approve the Draft 2022-2028 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan and approve the plan.
Staff Contact:
Laura Keehan, Parks Planning & Design Manager, Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.570.5855
Presenter(s):
Laura Keehan, Parks Planning & Design Manager
Background and Analysis:
Every six years Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department updates the Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan. The plan provides important guidance for the Department and must be adopted by March 1, 2022, in order to maintain eligibility for State parks and recreation grants.
Plan development has been underway for two years and is fully detailed in Chapter 4. Engage Olympia has played a key role in engaging with residents during the pandemic. In addition to limited in-person opportunities, meetings with advisory committees and the coalition of neighborhood associations have helped shape the plan. In April 2021, staff presented to Council the results of the Parks, Arts & Recreation Needs Assessment (random sample survey), which have also informed the plan update.
This plan update has focused on incorporating goals and policies related to the Department's equity, inclusion and belonging initiative and climate mitigation and resiliency. These two areas are critically important initiatives for the Department over the next six years and beyond.
A State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Non-significance (DNS) was issued on the plan.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The public provided input o...
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