Culver City Parks Task 8.1 Final Plan - Flipbook - Page 245
5. INCREASE CAPITAL BUDGET FUNDING AND STAFF LONGEVITY.
Action/Methods
5.a
5.b
5.c
Estimated Timeline
General Plan
Implementation Actions
Pursue local, state, and federal funding opportunities for operations and maintenance as well as parkland acquisition, design, and
construction.
City Lead
Potential Partners
PRCS
Non-Governmental Organizations, Public Works
5.a.i
Partner with non-governmental organizations to identify further grant and partnership opportunities, as well
as to provide programming support and partnerships.
Short Term (0-5 years)
5.a.ii
Evaluate commercial businesses adjacent to or near public parks that can both provide additional
programming partners and provide additional revenue sources through operating agreements within the
parks.
Short Term (0-5 years)
5.a.iii
Coordinate with the Public Works Department on identifying funding mechanisms for operations and
maintenance of stormwater features at park facilities. Explore opportunities to repurpose Measure CW funds
($2 million annually) towards stormwater system maintenance, and pursue Measure W and grant funding for
stormwater capital costs.
Short Term (0-5 years)
Initiate a food and beverage operation within PRCS parks and facilities to generate a new source of revenue for the department.
City Lead
Potential Partners
PRCS
Local and Regional Businesses
5.b.i
Further define parks and facilities that can support food and beverage operations.
5.b.ii
Retrofit or redesign existing facilities where appropriate.
Short Term (0-5 years)
Short Term (0-5 years)
5.b.iii
Create a staffing plan and hire new personnel within PRCS.
Short Term (0-5 years)
5.b.iv
Explore opportunities to partner with local and regional businesses to help bolster their growth and provide
additional amenities for the community.
Short Term (0-5 years)
Reduce staff turnover at high levels throughout the department.
City Lead
PRCS
5.c.i
5.d
Conduct a survey of staff needs and satisfaction on a yearly basis.
Short Term (0-5 years)
5.c.ii
Create a plan for incorporating staff feedback.
Short Term (0-5 years)
5.c.iii
Identify overburdened and/or inadequately staffed sectors within the department.
Short Term (0-5 years)
5.c.iv
Evaluate if applicants are pursuing a senior position only for a short time period (for example, less than 1-2
years) and consider other applicants.
Short Term (0-5 years)
Reduce long term operations and maintenance costs on city parks and facilities.
City Lead
PRCS, Public Works
5.d.i
Create a sustainable maintenance plan for Culver City parks including existing and proposed parks.
Short Term (0-5 years)
5.d.ii
Audit third-party vendors for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Short Term (0-5 years)
Short Term (0-5 years)
5.d.iii
Explore opportunities to add or minimize third-party vendors.
5.d.iv
Incorporate energy efficient technologies and equipment.
Short Term (0-5 years)
5.d.v
Incorporate solar and other renewable energy.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
5.d.vi
Use low-water landscape plants and reduce non-functional turf.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
5.d.vii
Incorporate stormwater capture and recycled water for irrigation where possible.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
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