2026-27 Work Plan

TACTICS

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION • Implement a new point-of-sale (POS) system and expand reservations to include day use areas, cabins, and registration options for field trips and events. • Update the Recreation Program Plan to expand and enhance recreational opportunities at regional parks, historic sites, and nature centers. • Develop educational content aligned with state educational standards, supporting student learning outcomes, and fostering community connection and stewardship. • Enhance District-wide communications strategy to unify outreach, storytelling, branding, and community messaging. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY • Continue implementation of long-term financial sustainability strategy addressing aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and planned expansions. • Develop long-range financial strategies, including establishment of endowments where appropriate, to support open-space management and park development functions. • Conduct program presentations to the Parks Foundation to increase awareness, strengthen alignment, and guide strategic financial support for District programs. • Develop and maintain a pipeline of Capital Improvement Plan projects and grant opportunities, coordinating with internal and external partners, to advance and secure sustainable funding strategies. OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY • Establish and implement multiple multi-year purchase agreements for goods and services that leverage volume purchasing, standardized specifications, and competitive bidding to reduce overall costs, improve pricing stability, and streamline procurement processes across the organization. • Develop and implement standardized procedures for tracking, documenting, and analyzing accidents and incidents to strengthen accountability, improve safety, and support data-informed decisions. • Implement an online submission system for planning support requests (real property, grants, planning, CIP) from internal staff and external partners. • Develop a comprehensive heavy equipment replacement plan to ensure reliability, cost efficiency, and uninterrupted operations. • Update standards for camp hosts, caretakers, and employee housing that align with District needs and improve consistency. • Implement a Centralized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to streamline maintenance District-wide, to strengthen accountability, improve safety, and support data-informed decisions. EMPLOYEE INVESTMENT • Develop and implement an onboarding and annual training plan for maintenance and operations staff to ensure consistent skills, safety, and standardized practices. • Provide staff training on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including dealing with historic properties, and the planning process to strengthen internal expertise and improve project outcomes. • Elevate staff recognition and showcase outstanding professionals in parks and recreation by actively pursuing national and state award opportunities. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY • Expand biological expertise, staff education, and ecological support across teams. • Develop a plan to electrify small outdoor power equipment to reduce emissions and support a more sustainable Park District. • Establish a native seed farm for bulk seed production to support restoration. • Develop standardized project specifications that support sustainable, efficient site design, including renewable energy and appropriate infrastructure choices to improve long-term environmental outcomes.

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