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from 12 to 9 and shortened the parade duration to approximately two hours. Staff noted that specific <br />feedback on the parade format is always welcome. <br />Commissioner Penny asked whether the parade route has been evaluated. Staff explained that the <br />route was reviewed in recent years due to construction projects near the high school. However, <br />options were limited because few locations offer sufficiently large parking areas at both the start and <br />end of the route. Staff also emphasized that safety remains a primary consideration when evaluating <br />potential routes. <br />Staff encouraged Commissioners to consider any additional ideas or opportunities that could <br />enhance Rosefest, including ways to engage new or different demographics, expand third-party <br />vendor participation, or address potential gaps in event offerings. <br />c)ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING IN PARKS AND RECREATION <br />Staff noted that this item was placed on the agenda at the request of the Commission butalso <br />emphasized that it has been on the department’s radar. Staff shared the following to inform the <br />Commission of the department’s current status and progress on the matter: <br /> <br />Growth in Electric Vehicles <br /> Electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to increase nationally, statewide, and regionally <br /> Growth is driven by: <br />o Lower vehicle costs over time <br />o Expanded changing networks <br />o State and utility incentives <br /> Public agencies are increasingly being asked about: <br />o Charging availability <br />o Role of public facilities and parks <br /> <br />Electric Vehicle Charging – GeneralOverview: <br /> Common charger types include: <br />o Level 1 <br /> Standard electrical outlet <br /> Very slow charging (often overnight or longer) <br />o Level 2 <br /> Most common public charger <br /> Typically takes 3-8 hours (depending on vehicle) <br />o DC Fast Charging <br /> 30-60 minutes <br /> <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br /> <br />