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PRCSC - Discussion Regarding the Planning and Implementation of Community Conversation - Topic #9.
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Meeting Date: October 2, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Corey Lakin/PRCS Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6682
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 (09/27/18); (Email) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (09/27/18)
Department Approval: Corey Lakin, PRCS Director (09/26/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) discuss the planning and implementation of Community Conversation - Topic #9.
BACKGROUND
The Community Conversations Series
In 2011, the PRCSC 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(s).
* Commissioners create a flyer for the presentation and email it to PRCS Department staff for distribution.
* 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.
These presentations have generated much...
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