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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit Applications for a Funding Initiative through GameTime and Establish Culver West Alexander Park as a National Demonstration Site that Prioritizes Inclusion, Nature Integration, and Physical Activity.
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Meeting Date: July 14, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Ted Stevens/PRCS Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6682
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [X] No [] Date: 07/01/2025
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/10/2025)
Department Approval: Ted Stevens, PRCS Director (06/23/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing staff to submit applications for a funding initiative through GameTime and establish Culver West Alexander Park as a National Demonstration Site (NDS) that prioritizes inclusion, nature integration, and physical activity.
BACKGROUND
The California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) along with the companies GameTime, PlayCore, Great Western Recreation, and MRC Recreation created an education and funding initiative to promote healthy play and to support the creation of evidence-based play and recreation spaces across California. The three targets for the initiative are:
* Education: Professional development events train parks and recreation professionals and landscape architects on the role of play in building healthier communities.
* Collaboration & Funding: GameTime offers funding assistance to support the needs of communities to create high-quality outdoor play and recreation destinations that align with evidence-based designs that promote health.
* Impact & Advocacy: Recognize communities for turning research into practice and share site-speci...
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