Pamela DiGiovanni

2026 Recreation Events and Community Programming

Entry fees alone could bring in roughly $7,000, plus parking and vendor fees, if the event is approved.

Pickleball court shortage at Gellert Park

Updating rules and signs costs little (a couple weeks of work), but re-lining courts runs about $2,500 per court and the full Westlake resurfacing is $295,000.

Westlake Park Public-Private Partnership with The Olympic Club

The Olympic Club would put up $10 million over 20 years, but critics say residents would effectively subsidize a private club through reduced tax treatment and lost public access.

Library access during winter break and as community cooling spaces

Any expanded hours would require funding that the resident acknowledged may not exist.

Declining library usage

Serramonte outdoor holds locker

Funding was already allocated by the council through the June 8 mid-cycle budget adjustment.

Lincoln Community Center as a gathering space

Engagement Subcommittee November 5th event

Sewing machine kits now checkout-able

Funded by the Empowering Access grant at no cost to the city.

Library mobile app visibility

State and county park pass lending

Free daytime park access for pass holders; state program funding was renewed for the coming year.

Youth Commissioner Seat Recruitment

Any stipend or incentive would cost city money and require a municipal code change beyond the commission's control.

Community-driven giving survey results

Grant funds from DCPLA will cover whichever community-suggested items are ultimately chosen; library furniture was deemed too expensive for the funds available.

Library usage and summer programming

The $1,000 scholarship drawing is part of summer learning; no other costs noted.

Edgewood Park illegal dumping and deterioration

The city has already set aside $15,000 in grant funding for resident cameras to catch illegal dumpers.

Magical Bridge Playground groundbreaking

Funded in part through state funds secured by Assemblymember Phil Ting; phase two will address parking.

Hip Hop Day 2026 Sponsorship

Build a Dream Scholarship Funding

FoggyCon brought in roughly $6,000 for a scholarship fund that has distributed $15,000 this year.

Commission Goals and Fundraising Strategies

Potential new revenue streams from corporate sponsorships to support community events.