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Overview of Challenges Facing California’s State Park System

Overview of Challenges Facing California’s State Park System. Parks Forward Commission September 18, 2013. Large, Diverse System. 280 parks, historical sites, and reserves 1.7 million acres Beaches, bays, deserts, forests, lakes, historical and archeological sites and artifacts

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Overview of Challenges Facing California’s State Park System

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  1. Overview of Challenges Facing California’s State Park System Parks Forward Commission September 18, 2013

  2. Large, Diverse System • 280 parks, historical sites, and reserves • 1.7 million acres • Beaches, bays, deserts, forests, lakes, historical and archeological sites and artifacts • 70 million visitors annually • California’s crown jewel

  3. Large, Diverse System • Variety of Visitor Services • Museums • Day use: Picnic, beach, hike, bike • Overnight use: Camping, cabins, lodges • Interpretation, natural resources, cultural, historic • Off-highway vehicle use • Boating • Public safety • Maintenance

  4. Changing Demographics • California’s population is changing • Increasing percentage of Latino and Asian Californians • Much more urban • Increasing demand for parks in San Joaquin Valley and Los Angeles • Need to approach access and use differently

  5. Diverse Workforce • Permanent employees: Peace officers, interpretive, business services, maintenance, located in the field and at headquarters • Seasonal employees • Volunteers

  6. Complex Governance • Multiple Boards • Boating and Waterways Commission • Historical Resources Commission • Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission • Park and Recreation Commission

  7. Multiple Relationships • U.S. • Local and regional governments • Nonprofit organizations • Business partners

  8. Organizational Chart Office of Historic Preservation Carol Roland-Nawi Executive Office Director Major General Anthony Jackson, USMC, Ret Chief Deputy Director Aaron Robertson Legal Claire LeFlore Audits Art Lee Legislative Affairs Liz McGuirk Chief Administrative Officer New Position - Vacant • Chief Operations Officer New Position - Vacant Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Chris Conlin • Park Operations • Steve Lehman • Northern California • Southern California • Operations Support Services • Law Enforcement & Emerg Serv • Facilities • Natural Resources • Archeology, History, Museums • Interpretation & Ed • Administrative Services • Angela Verbaere • Personnel and Labor Relations • Budgets • Accounting • Business Management Services • Information Technology • Training • External Affairs • Sedrick Mitchell • Grants and Local Assistance • Community Involvement • Human Rights Boating and Waterways Sylvia Hunter Communications/Public Affairs Vicky Waters • Acquisition and Development • Kathy Amman • General Planning • Northern Service Center • Southern Service Center • Acquisitions and Real Property • Accessibility Marketing and Business Development Doug Neilson (starts October 1st) • Membership and Customer Programs • Revenue Generation • Concessions • Pass Program • Reservations • Marketing • Performance Management/Business Intelligence

  9. Inadequate Tools, Technology, & Business Processes • Improved business systems, software, training, and budgeting tools • Ability to track use, expand access, and manage agreements • Accelerate innovation, decision-making, and efficiency

  10. Backlog of Repairs • Over $1 billion for infrastructure and maintenance • Water quality and treatment • Building and facilities • Cultural and historical collection preservation • Natural resource management and protection

  11. Funding • General fund • Bond revenue • Special funds • User fees • Concessions

  12. FTI Consulting • Global business advisory firm • Public sector expertise: financial analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, and turnaround services • Providing financial and organizational analysis and modeling: • Baseline assessment • Portfolio optimization • Backlog review • Preliminary pro forma

  13. Need • Need to chart a new course • Meet the needs of a changing population • Align organization, facilities, staffing, tools, and systems • Create stable, sustainable funding

  14. Opportunity • Create a park system for the next century • Address significant challenges • Provide practical, specific recommendations • Implementation will continue beyond our tenure

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