City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2014 09 23

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SUBJECT: DATE: OSAB ANNUAL REPORT SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 PAGE4OF5 g. ii. Options for right of first refusal or first offer iii. Conservation trusts iv. New partnerships Ideas for expanding the role of Staff i. Develop a tracking and relationship - building process for highly ranked properties ii. Monitor sales data and listings iii. Establish options on and interests in key properties h. Ideas for expanding the role of OSAB i. Continue matrix process ii. Provide input on proactive acquisition process iii. Feedback on options and interests in key properties Does Council see OSAB's role evolving in relation to Park acquisition and operations decisions? (re: balancing Trust fund priorities for acquisition and operations in OS and Parks) Example: OSAB felt the Baptist Church property could well be a suitable acquisition for park land, and the citizens at our meetings wanted our advocacy, but OSAB had ranked that property as less desirable as Open Space land. How can we increase /improve lines of communication between Council and OSAB? Any changes to or guidance about OSAB's role in decision - making processes with Council (strategic) and Staff (strategic and tactical)? Would the Council be interested in brainstorming with OSAB on the vision for Open Space and Parks in the future (20+ years out) and talking more about ideas like: o Trail Connectivity o Caring for our Environment o Focusing on Environmental, economic, and social health o Priorities for protecting and conserving wildlife and habitat o Developing Capital Exp. investment strategies /priorities o Acquisition of buffers o Investing in framework for volunteer opportunities o Increasing education program offerings o Staff development opportunities RECOMMENDATIONS: Continue open space budgeting and expenditure reporting and transparency in Conservation Trust Fund public records CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 5