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Discussion and Planning of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission Community Conversations - Topic #7.
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Contact Person/Dept: Dan Hernandez, PRCS Director
Phone Number: 310-253-6655
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (02/26/16); (Email) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (02/26/16).
Department Approval: Dan Hernandez, PRCS Director (02/24/16).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission discuss and plan Community Conversations - Topic #7.
BACKGROUND
In 2011, the PRCS Commission began hosting "Community Conversations" which are presentations on topics of major relevance to the community that often include a panel discussion. Being fully cognizant of ongoing budgetary constraints, the Commission designed the Community Conversations series as one that has minimal fiscal impact on the City. In general, the procedure for hosting the presentations has been as follows:
* Presentations are held at regular PRCS Commission meetings. Special meetings are not called solely for the purpose of hosting presentations; however, regular meeting dates may be adjusted to accommodate presentations if the Commission so desires.
* Commissioners identify, contact and make arrangements with the presenter.
* Commissioners create a flyer for the presentation and email it to PRCS Department staff.
* PRCS staff uses the flyer in two to three email blasts to publicize the presentation.
* PRCS staff makes copies of the flyer and posts it at various Culver City parks and facilities.
* The Senior and Social Services Manager routes the flyers to oth...
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