Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan
A new Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan prepared with consultant GSBS to replace a 2005 plan, adopted as a general plan amendment. After a first reading March 12, 2024, the council adopted Ordinance 24-04 as amended March 19: implementation is contingent on funding, and the city will study buying Crescent Elementary and a crossing signal.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Area or general plan
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Sandy Parks and Recreation / Community Development
Every hearing and vote
March 12, 2024 · City Council
Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan (general plan amendment, first reading)
Discussed
Jake Warner of Community Development said the prior plan dates to 2005 and that GSBS is preparing the new plan. No action was taken.
March 19, 2024 · City Council
Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan (Ordinance 24-04, general plan amendment)
Approved with conditions
Jake Warner presented and the Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation. Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina and the CAO spoke. Steve Van Maren raised concerns about conflicts with other plans and an omitted park item. The council adopted amendments adding a preamble and an implementation note that implementation is contingent on funding, calling for the city to study whether buying Crescent Elementary is warranted and feasible, calling for a study of the included crossing signal, and changing implementation timelines to short-, mid- and long-term. The ordinance was adopted as amended by roll call; the tally is not recorded.