Services will include, but are not limited to: Public Process:
1. Identify, describe, and implement a comprehensive strategy and methodology for citizen involvement in the Master Plan development process.
2. Assure residents, user groups, associations, and other stakeholders, approved by the City are provided an opportunity to participate in the development of this plan.
3. Conduct at least three (3) public community meetings and a minimum of five (5) focus groups (participants to be determined) and individual stakeholder interviews.
4. Facilitate the community outreach efforts to ensure engagement from the community.
5. Develop and implement strategies to engage with underserved and underrepresented groups within the community.
6. Act as professional facilitators to gather specific information about services, use, preferences and any agency strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
7. Provide well-organized and directed activities, techniques and formats that will ensure that a positive, open, and proactive public participation process is achieved.
8. Provide written records and summaries of the results of all public process and communication strategies.
9. Provide methods to receive input from as many people as possible, including users and non-users of the services and facilities. Statistically Valid Survey
1. Provide a citywide statistically valid community needs assessment survey with a return rate that accurately represents a sampling of the community population to identify community needs and issues on the recreation and park programs and facilities. This survey will be used as a baseline to determine needs, desires, and willingness to pay. Demographic Trends.
1. Review and interpret demographic trends and characteristics of the City of Redlands using information from the City of Redlands General Plan and regional and local sources.
2. Incorporate information and research relating to current industry trends and fads regarding facility amenities and offered programming. Existing and Future Facilities- Analysis of Level of Service
1. Utilize information gathered from surveys, interviews and analysis from community stakeholders, staff, and city council to evaluate incomplete projects and the extent to which the goals have been accomplished or may no longer be relevant.
2. Compile an inventory and assessment of the existing recreation programs and services, parks, trails, open-space, and facilities in GIS. The assessment should include a comparative analysis to communities of similar size and density regionally and using the nationally accepted standards as well as National Recreation& Parks Association and CAPRA standards. The analysis should consider the capacity of each amenity found within the system (playgrounds, ball fields, trails, natural areas, special facilities., etc.) functionality, accessibility, condition, comfort, and convenience. Evaluation criteria should be based on the expressed values of the community. The analysis will also include identification of best possible providers of community and recreation services and recommendation from minimizing duplication and enhancing possibilities for partnerships where appropriate.
3. Assess current state of facilities, projected usage, and other impacts to formulate a plan for necessary maintenance, repairs, and enhancements including budget and staffing levels to accomplish this.
4. Analyze current facility usage policies and fees for consistency, relevance, and effectiveness.
City Staff Interviews
1. Meet with City staff to seek input on departmental procedures and needs. The City is interested in effectively incorporating insights from field, administrative, and planning staff.
Capital Improvement Program
1. Outline priorities for maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of existing parks, trails, and open space infrastructure, as well as opportunities for enhancement, expansion, and the introduction of new infrastructure.
Online Q&A
Yes
Q&A Deadline
05/19/2023 2:00 PM (PDT).
Contact Info
Don Craw 909-798-7655
dcraw@cityofredlands.org
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