Summary cards
Commission members will vote to accept the written record of the April 2, 2026 Parks Commission meeting. The minutes summarize actions taken and reports presented at that meeting.
Commission members will note several subjects for upcoming meetings, including county priorities, DEI initiatives, partner presentations, sustainability actions, and active transportation surveys.
The San Mateo County Parks Foundation will give a brief update to the commission. The report likely covers recent fundraising, volunteer activities, or program highlights.
Commission members voted to approve the minutes from the April 2, 2026 Parks Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
The Parks Department presented updates on several projects, including $950,000 grant funding for slide stabilization at Don Horsley County Park, progress on the Realize Flood Park playground, and work on the San Bruno Mountain Day Use Improvement Project.
Commission voted to hold the June 2026 meeting at the County Center in Redwood City and the September 2026 meeting at Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach. The motion passed unanimously.
The Commission approved a contract with Debbie Schecter of Schecter Consulting, an existing county vendor, to facilitate the next two Commission meetings and help develop an 18‑month work plan with SMART goals.
The agenda provides detailed steps for submitting written comments by email (parksandrecreation@smcgov.org) and for speaking in person or via Zoom, including a two‑minute limit and a speaker’s slip requirement.
The agenda notes that individuals needing disability‑related assistance or alternative formats should contact the Parks Department by 10:00 a.m. the day before the meeting at parksandrecreation@smcgov.org.
Commission members participated in a facilitated workshop to identify priorities and begin developing an 18‑month work plan for the Parks Commission.
The meeting was formally closed by the Chair after all agenda items were completed.
