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Manager’s Repor
TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: Community Services
DATE:April 17, 1997 CMR: 196:97
SUBJECT:1996 Statewide California Parkand Recreation Society Awards Received by the
Community Services Department, Division of Recreation, Open Space and
Sciences
REQUEST
This report is informational only and requires no Council action.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
The information in this report has no policy implications.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Community Services Department’s Division of Recreation, Open Space and Sciences received
three awards of Excellence and two Honorable Mentions from the Califomia Park and Recreation
Society (CPRS) in this year’s statewide competition. The awards were presented to the City on
March 15 at the 49th Annual Califiomia and’Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference in
Sacramento.
Awards of Excellence included:
¯An award to the Special Events Office for its use and application of the logo for the May F&e
Parade themed "Animals, Animals, Animals." The logo was developed with children in mind; the
object was to create whimsical, cartoon-like characters that youngsters could identify with.
°Recognizing the importance of residents meeting and knowing each other, Mayor Lanie Wheeler
officially declared August to be "Block Party Month." The colorful and informative Block Party
Starter Kits were created to get people excited about hosting block parties in their neighborhoods.
These kits received an Award of Excellence.
°Palo Alto teens kicked offthe school year with a "Back to School Street Party" that attracted an
estimated 4,000 participants. The Street Party provided a mix of activities including live music,
a disc jockey, roller blade demonstrations, video games, basketball, food, and a night of
wholesome fun.
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Honorable Mentions were awarded a~ the Conference to "Snowmen and Sleigh Rides" and the poster
designed to promote the Street Party.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL AssESSMENT
This is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act and is not Subject to
CEQA requirements.
Prepared By: Daniel B. Williams, Director
Recreation, Open Space & Sciences
Department Head Review:
PA~-~THILTGEN
Director of Community Services
City Manager Approval:
Manager
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