TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Jeff Aken
Park Planning Manager
TITLE:
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Regional Update: Aquatics & Cricket
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Update the Parks and Environmental Sustainability Committee of the Whole on conversations around regional aquatics and cricket. This a continuation of work completed in 2020 around Regional Aquatics with Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, and King County. In addition, a multi-jurisdictional group has been meeting regularly to discuss cricket and opportunities to move forward in increasing facilities for youth and adult cricket.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
2017 Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture and Conservation (PARCC) Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Updated information is available on aquatics and cricket on the Eastside.
OUTCOMES:
The scope and scale of both aquatics and cricket demand a regional approach. In 2018, King County, City of Bellevue, City of Kirkland, and City of Redmond studied the feasibility of regional aquatics. City Council received an update on this work in February 2020. Regarding Cricket, Redmond staff convened a similar group of stakeholders to understand the opportunities and activities underway regarding cricket. This work generated an overview paper, and this work has been followed up by 4 meetings with various jurisdictions to ensure we are coordinated and making the best use of resources.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
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* Outreach Methods and Results:
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* Feedback Summary:
There was not specific, new outreach done on these activities, but both have been part of th...
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