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Overview of Challenges Facing
California’s State Park System
Parks Forward Commission
September 18, 2013
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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
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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
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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
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Diverse Workforce
Permanent employees: Peace officers,
interpretive, business services, maintenance,
located in the field and at headquarters
Seasonal employees
Volunteers
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Complex Governance
Multiple Boards
• Boating and Waterways
Commission
• Historical Resources
Commission
• Off-Highway Motor
Vehicle Recreation
Commission
• Park and Recreation
Commission
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Multiple Relationships
U.S.
Local and
regional
governments
Nonprofit
organizations
Business
partners
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Organizational Chart
Executive OfficeDirector
Major General Anthony Jackson, USMC, Ret
Chief Deputy DirectorAaron Robertson
Chief Administrative Officer
New Position - Vacant
Chief Operations OfficerNew Position - Vacant
LegalClaire LeFlore
Legislative AffairsLiz McGuirk
Park OperationsSteve Lehman
• Northern California • Southern California• Operations Support Services• Law Enforcement & Emerg Serv• Facilities• Natural Resources• Archeology, History, Museums• Interpretation & Ed
Off-Highway Motor Vehicle RecreationChris Conlin
Boating and WaterwaysSylvia Hunter
Acquisition and DevelopmentKathy Amman
• General Planning• Northern Service Center• Southern Service Center• Acquisitions and Real Property• Accessibility
Office of Historic PreservationCarol Roland-Nawi
AuditsArt Lee
External AffairsSedrick Mitchell
• Grants and Local Assistance• Community Involvement• Human Rights
Administrative ServicesAngela Verbaere
• Personnel and Labor Relations• Budgets • Accounting• Business Management Services• Information Technology• Training
Communications/Public AffairsVicky Waters
Marketing and Business DevelopmentDoug Neilson (starts October 1st)
Membership and Customer Programs• Revenue Generation• Concessions• Pass Program• Reservations
MarketingPerformance Management/Business Intelligence
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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
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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
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Funding
General fund
Bond revenue
Special funds
User fees
Concessions
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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
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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
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Opportunity
Create a park system for the next century
• Address significant challenges
• Provide practical, specific recommendations
• Implementation will continue beyond our tenure