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Chapter 4: Policies, Actions and Projects
Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan |
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ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
OM1.
Continue developing strategic partnerships with other organizations and
agencies to expand and diversify services and meet the needs of the
growing community.
Actions
OM1-1.
Grow partnerships by targeting specific groups that can improve parks,
trails, and programming within identified service area gaps.
OM1-2.
Formalize all partnerships through written agreements that specify roles,
responsibilities, liability, financial, and other terms.
OM1-3.
Define usable time and access when joint-use agreements are used to
formalize partnerships.
OM1-4.
Consider concessionaire agreements or leases where appropriate.
OM1-5.
Monitor the City’s role and contributions (staff time and financial) to
partners of the parks and recreation system. Investments and resources
directed from the City should align with expected outcomes and benefits,
linking to the goals, policies, and recommendations of this Plan.
OM2.
Continue to be a community-driven department that actively solicits and
values input and ideas from residents, stakeholders, and partners. Develop
and refine the City’s approach to community outreach and
communications.
Actions
OM2-1.
Replicate or continue successful engagement efforts from this master
planning process, including use and promotion of online surveys and
coordination with stakeholder advisory group members.
OM2-2.
Assess community needs and update the Master Plan every five years to
respond to changing trends and the needs of new residents. A more
frequent review of plan progress by the PRC is advisable.
OM2-3.
Identify segments of the community that are under-represented in
community discussions and develop targeted approaches to increase their
involvement.
OM2-4.
Strive to incorporate new technologies and tools that enhance community
access to information.
OM2-5.
Continue involving Morgan Hill residents in the design and development or
bikeways, trails, parks, and recreation facilities and programs from the
earliest possible stage.