Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approves consent agenda including minutes and director updates

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved its consent agenda by unanimous voice vote after a short discussion about contract service provider affordability and reservoir operations.

Procedure and vote

Board member Jenny moved to approve the consent agenda; board member Bernie seconded the motion. The board chair called for the vote; the motion carried after unanimous voice assent and no recorded oppositions.

What was on the consent agenda

Staff described the consent package as including minutes from the prior meeting and updates from the director of Parks & Recreation and operations. During discussion a board member raised questions about the annual review of contract service providers and whether the city can structure contracts to ensure affordable youth programming. Staff responded that the city requires scholarship offerings from contractors and plans to strengthen contract reporting and expectations; staff also outlined work on the Community Access Framework to incentivize alignment with city values.

Ending

The consent agenda passed and staff will send the minutes for signature. The discussion prompted staff to note contract language revisions and to continue work on access and affordability in upcoming contract renewals and the Community Access Framework project.