TO: COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
FROM: MELISSA VOLLARO, RECREATION HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Reviewed by:
City Manager: n/a
SUBJECT:
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FRIENDS OF THE CLAREMONT HILLS WILDERNESS PARK 2023-24 ANNUAL REPORT
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SUMMARY
In accordance with the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park (CHWP) Implementation Plan, the Friends of the CHWP is providing their annual update.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Community and Human Services Commission receive and file the Friends of the CHWP Annual Report.
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ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the staff recommendation, there is the following alternative:
• Request additional information from staff.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The staff cost to prepare this report is estimated at $494 and is included in the operating budget of the Recreation and Human Services Department.
ANALYSIS
The Friends of the CHWP is an independent group with its own leadership and organizational structure. In order to ensure the organization is operating effectively, staff provides additional support to this group, including a meeting space, CHWP and City updates, and some administrative support.
The Friends of the CHWP engages in CHWP-related projects and activities and offers
recommendations to the Parks Hillsides and Utilities Committee and Community and Human Services Commission, which have oversight over the CHWP. The attached report is their annual update.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the Recreation and Human Services Department.
Submitted by:
Melissa Vollaro
Recreation and Human Services Director
Attachment:
Friends of the CHWP Annual Report 2023-24