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JULY 12, 2011, Item
ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER
PLAN
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE PARKS AND
RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLES 17
AND 19, SPECIFICALLY CHAPTERS 17.10 (PARKLANDS
AND PUBLIC FACILITIES) AND 19.09 (GROWTH
MANAGEMENT) RELATING TO UPDATES TO PARK
FACILITY RATIOS AND FACILITY MASTER PLAN
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
SUBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR OF RECREATION ~ F o a '4'+
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER ~- `7~
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGE
4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO ^X
SUMMARY
The update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP) has been prepared in response
to the expanded 2030 development forecast identified in the General Plan Update adopted
by the City Council on December 13, 2005. The City Council previously approved the
PRMP in November 2002. The PRMP is the blueprint for the City's park system. It defines
community needs and establishes the goals and policies for delivery of parks and recreation
resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the draft update to the PRMP and
related proposed municipal code amendments for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity falls under the
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statutory exemption pursuant for Feasibility and Planning Studies in accordance with
Section 15262 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Director of Development Services has also determined that there is no possibility that the
activity may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no
further environmental review is required. Although environmental review is not
necessary at this time, additional environmental review and determination will be
required prior to implementation of any project identified in the PRMP Update.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council conduct the Public Hearing, adopt the resolution and set for first reading
amendments to the municipal code as contained in the draft ordinance.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On March 17, 2011, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the draft PRMP
Update and approved forwarding the document to the City Council for approval by a vote
of 6-0-0-1 (Cien-Mayer absent)
DISCUSSION
The PRMP Update has been created by utilizing the 2002 PRMP as a template, and by
incorporating General Plan Update and Urban Core Specific Plan park and recreation
related policies. An updated citywide parks and recreation needs assessment has also
been prepared to identify residents' current recreational needs as well as develop a
forecast of recreational needs in response to the 2030 development forecast identified in
the General Plan Update. The needs assessment process involved more that 150 hours of
resident telephone interviews.
The PRMP is intended to offer guidance to the community, staff, and developers when
designing new parks and recreation facilities. It is also envisioned that City staff will
provide opportunities for public input during the programming and design stage of each
neighborhood or community park. Such workshops would provide an opportunity for
adjustment and modifications to the identified park programming in the PRMP for a
particular park.
As the PRMP Update was being finalized, City staff conducted five presentations on the
draft updated plan to the general public as described below. The PRMP Update that is
being presented to the City Council this evening was released for public review at the end
of December 2010. Staff has conducted two public outreach events, one on January 24,
2011 and a second one on February 10, 2011. Staff has also presented the PRMP Update
to the Growth Management Oversight Commission (December 2, 2010) and the South
Bay Faith Advisory Council (January 20, 2011). Staff also presented the draft PRMP
Update to the Parks and Recreation Commission on March 17, 2011 for their review and
approval. Additionally, staff provided opportunities for major landowners to review and
comment on the draft document. Many of the comments gathered from these various
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stakeholders and members of the public have been incorporated into the final draft
document. Attachment A summarizes stakeholder feedback and corresponding responses
from staff.
Similar to the 2002 PRMP, the PRMP Update represents a comprehensive park planning
effort that recognizes that a park system is more than simply a collection of individual
recreational elements. It represents a comprehensive and interrelated package of
community, neighborhood and other parks that give residents the opportunity for a
complete recreational experience and a desirable addition to the environment in which to
live. Each park must be viewed within the context of the whole park system to insure
that it functions properly in providing a balance of recreational opportunities.
The methodology employed to create the PRMP Update included five steps: 1) Update
the citywide inventory of current park sites, recreation facilities, and regulatory programs
and policies; 2) Prepare an updated Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment; 3) Identify
current and future park and recreation needs based on the conclusions and findings
identified in the Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment; 4) Update goals, policies, and
action items related to addressing current and future park and recreation needs; and 5)
Update the inventory of park sites and recreation facilities within each park site utilizing
the directives in the Goals, Policies and Action Items.
The PRMP Update contains six chapters addressing the following topics:
Chapter 1 -Parks and Recreation Resources, contains a description of the overall goals of
the Parks and Recreation Master Plan document. Also included is a brief history and
description of the existing regulatory programs that have influenced and will continue to
influence park-planning activities in Chula Vista. Chapter 1 includes an inventory of
existing (January 2010) parks and recreation resources, accompanied by a detailed map.
Definitions and terms that apply to park and recreation planning and development
activities are also included.
Chapter 2 -Parks and Recreation Facility Needs, identifies the type and number of
recreation facilities and the amount of land required to meet the recreation needs related
to the population as of January 1, 2010, and for the year 2030 population resulting from
anticipated increases in residential units citywide. Chapter 2 also compares the amount of
land required to meet recreation needs to the amount of parkland that the City is legally
able to exact under the law pursuant to the Quimby Act (the enabling legislation for the
establishment of the parkland standard of 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons for new
development).
Chanter 3 -Park System Goals and Policies, articulates the City's parks and recreation
aspirations through the identification of goals and policies which represents a synthesis of
the preceding chapters' discussion pertaining to the history of the City, its current parks
and recreation resources, and the demand and needs analysis. Identified Goals and
Policies serve as the blueprint for creating a quality park system.
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Chapter 4 -Parks and Recreation Facility Distribution, identifies in both tabular and
graphic form the distribution of needed recreation facilities. This chapter concludes with
a picture (Public Park and Recreation System 2030) of what the Chula Vista Parks
System will look like in 2030. A complete list of parks is provided along with park
acreage and primary and support facility requirements.
Chapter 5 -Funding New Park and Recreation Facilities, discusses the two primary
funding mechanisms (recreation component of the Public Facilities Development Impact
Fee program and the Park Acquisition and Development Fee program) for delivery of
new park and recreation resources required for new residential development.
Chapter 6 - Western Chula Vista Park Delivery, identifies strategies for the development
of fixture western Chula Vista parkland related to new residential development obligation
(3 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons). The chapter also discusses progress to date on
expanding park acreage inventories related to existing area needs. Strategies discussed
include developing or utilizing parks on public agency controlled lands, developing parks
on underutilized and vacant lands suitable for parks, and developing parks of varying
sizes that demonstrably meet defined recreational needs. Another strategy for delivery of
future parks in western Chula Vista includes the implementation of the General Plan and
Urban Core Specific Plan defined concept of urban parks. Urban parks are typically
smaller than traditional parks providing amenities and features that support recreational
needs in an efficient manner within the context of an existing urban fabric. This addresses
approaches to developing parks of varying sizes that demonstrably meet defined
recreational needs.
Municipal Code Amendments
Inherent in the adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update is the
establishment of updated park facility ratios. Facility ratios represent how many persons
generate a need for one specific type of recreation facility. For example, at build-out
(2030) one soccer field (organized youth soccer) serves the needs of 6,800 persons
(citywide population). Additional examples are contained in the following table:
Activity Persons Served Ex ressed Ratio
One Soccer Field (Or anized Youth) 6,800 Persons 1 / 6,800
One Tot Lot 1,950 Persons 1 / 1,950
One Do Park 27,500 Persons 1 / 27,500
The ratios, identified in the attached draft ordinance, have been generated based on the
Chula Vista recreation needs assessment survey prepared in conjunction with the PRMP
Update. Although the survey results represent a snap shot in time, when correlated with
forecasted demographic characteristics and population increases, future recreation facility
use and demand can be identified. Demographic characteristics influencing future
recreation facility use include aging population, household size, and number of
households with children.
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DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The preparation of the update to the PRMP, including the preparation of the Parks and
Recreation Needs Assessment by a Consultant, was primarily funded through the Public
Facilities Development Impact Fee program (PR 262).
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The PRMP Update identifies future park sites, major recreational facilities, and
recreational programs. Future park site and major recreational facility development is
primarily funded through developer provided park development fees and public facilities
development impact fees. These fees are periodically reviewed and if deemed necessary,
are updated to reflect current site development costs. Based on today's park development
cost (approximately $450,240 per acre) the total cost for the development of future park
acreage is estimated at $196 million.
Developer obligated park fees also include a land acquisition component for those cases
when a developer is not dedicating required future park acreage. Any required fee will be
funded fully by the developer.
The Public Facilities Development Impact Fee (PFDIF) program 2006 update identified
the per square foot construction cost for various types of recreation facilities in order to
calculate total program costs. Although the PFDIF program has not been updated since
2006, an update to the per square foot cost of recreation facilities has been calculated by
applying the engineering news record increase in construction cost for the years between
2006 and 2010 (average annual increase of 3.88%). Based on that calculation, the total
cost for the development of future major recreational facilities (approximately 139,834
square feet) is estimated at $43.7 million. The City's PFDIF program will be revised in
the next fiscal year to include new major recreation facilities such as community centers,
gymnasiums, and pools and will identify associated costs.
Recreational programs are funded through a combination of user fees, grants, and general
fund revenues. General fund expenses are presented annually as a part of Recreation's
departmental budget for consideration by Council.
The operation and maintenance of park and recreation facilities is funded through a
combination of user fees and general fund revenues. The build out of the citywide park
system, as envisioned in the PRMP Update would result in approximately 960 acres of
parkland. At an average cost of $11,600 per acre per year to maintain and operate
parkland, the estimated annual cost to maintain the city park acreage inventory (at build
out, in 2010 dollars) is $11.1 million. Operation and maintenance funding is presented
annually as part of Public Works' budget for consideration by Council.
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Staff time to administer the PRMP is primarily covered by developer deposit accounts
and fees related to processing of land entitlements and are reimbursable.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Stakeholder Feedback Table
2. Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Prepared by: Joe Gamble, Landscape Planner, Development Services
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION
MASTER PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, the last Parks and Recreation Master Plan was adopted by the Chula Vista
City Council on November 12, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP) was prepared in
response to the expanded 2030 development forecast identified in the General Plan Update
adopted by the City Council on December 13, 2005; and
WHEREAS, as an implementing document to the General Plan, the update to the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan was prepared in order to maintain consistency between the General
Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the preparation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update included
gathering input from the community through a citywide telephone survey, the results of which
were utilized in the preparation of a Chula Vista recreation needs assessment; and
WHEREAS, the results of the recreation needs assessments combined with information
gathered from organized sports groups and community stakeholders has been incorporated into
the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2010, staff presented the draft Parks and Recreation Master
Plan Update to The Growth Management Oversight Commission for discussion; and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2011 and February 10, 2011, staff conducted public
workshops for the purpose of presenting the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and
gathered input from residents and community stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2011, staff presented the draft Parks and Recreation Master
Plan Update to the Parks and Recreation Commission for discussion; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended adoption of and
forwarding of the Pazks and Recreation Master Plan Update to City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the draft update
to the Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master Plan and related proposed municipal code
amendments for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has
determined that the activity falls under the statutory exemption for Feasibility and Planning
Studies in accordance with Section 15262 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Director of Development Services has also determined that there is no possibility
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that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no further
environmental review is necessary. Although environmental review is not necessary at this time,
additional environmental review and determination will be required prior to implementation of
any project identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
NOVJ, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update.
Presented by
Gary Halbert, P.E., AICP
Assistant City Manager /
Development Services Director
Approved as to form by
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLES 17 AND 19,
SPECIFICALLY CHAPTERS 17.10 (PARKLANDS AND
PUBLIC FACILITIES) AND 19.09 (GROWTH
MANAGEMENT) RELATING TO UPDATES TO PARK
FACILITY RATIOS AND FACILITY MASTER PLAN
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update by
Resolution 2011- , on July 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP) was prepared in
response to the expanded 2030 development forecast identified in the General Plan Update
adopted by the City Council on December 13, 2005; and
WHEREAS, inherent in the adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update is
the establishment of updated park facility ratios; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.10.050 of the Municipal Code includes a listing of park
improvements and park facility ratios; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain consistency between the Municipal Code and the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan it is necessary to update the park facility ratios contained in
Municipal Code Section 17.10.050; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide up-to-date facility master plan reference documents dates
in Chapter 19.09 of the Municipal Code, it is necessary to amend Section 19.09.170.G to include
a reference to the newly adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the draft update to the
Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Master Plan and related proposed municipal code amendments
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that
the activity falls under the statutory exemption for Feasibility and Planning Studies in
accordance with Section 15262 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the Director of Development Services has also determined that there is no possibility that the
activity may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no further
environmental review is necessary. Although environmental review is not necessary at this time,
additional environmental review and determination will be required prior to implementation of
any project identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT SO ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby find and determine as follows:
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SECTION I, Environmental Determination: That the draft update to the Chula Vista Parks
and Recreation Master Plan and related proposed municipal code amendments fall under the
statutory exemption for Feasibility and Planning Studies in accordance with Section 15262 of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (California Code of Regulations
Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 18). The City Council further finds and determines that
notwithstanding the foregoing there is no possibility that the subject activity may have a
significant effect on the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State
CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 5) the activity
is not subject to CEQA and that no further environmental review is required. The City
Council further finds and determines that although environmental review is not required at this
time, additional environmental review and determination will be required prior to
implementation of any project identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
SECTION II, Consistency with General Plan:
That the proposed adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and ordinance
amending the Chula Vista Municipal Cade are consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies
of the Chula Vista General Plan as it will help to promote the development of a comprehensive
citywide parks and recreation system that meets the needs of the public by effectively distributing
park types and associated recreation facilities and programs throughout the city. The City Council
further finds that the proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and ordinance amending
the Chula Vista Municipal Code are based on sound planning principles and practices that will
provide for the physical development of parks and recreational sites by identifying appropriate
park elements capable of addressing the needs of residents within the context of a citywide parks
and recreation system.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby approve an ordinance of the City of Chula Vista amending the Chula Vista Municipal
Code, as follows:
SECTION III: Section 17.10.050 of the Chula Vista Municpal Code shall be amended to read as
follows:
17.10.050 Park development improvements -Specifications.
In addition to the dedication of land as required in CVMC 17.10.040, it shall be the
responsibility of the subdivider or building permit applicant to develop all or a portion of such
land for park purposes to the satisfaction of the director of
recreation and the director of general development services. All parks shall include, to the
satisfaction of the city, the following elements; meet the following minimum standards; and will
be designed, developed, and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the city
landscape manual and the Chula Vista parks and recreation master plan:
A. Grading shall be in accordance with the grading ordinance, street design manual, the
Chula Vista parks and recreation master plan, and the city landscape manual.
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B. Improvements that may be required by the city may include:
1. Drainage system.
2. Street improvements.
3. Parking lot with lighting.
4. Concrete circulation system.
5. Security lighting system.
6. Park fixtures, including, but not limited to, identification and informational
signage, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, hot ash containers, drinking
fountains and bike racks, shall be provided and installed.
7. Landscaping, including trees, shrubs, ground cover, and turf.
8. Automatic irrigation system.
9. Restroom/maintenance facility.
10. One playground/tot lot 1~9, with equipment for preschoolers and primary
school-age children, shall be installed nrovided for every 1,950 persons. Disabled
individual accessible surfacing shall be installed.
11. One picnic table shall be provided for every 600 370 people. Half of required
number of picnic tables shall be provided under a shelter.
12. The following sports facilities (night lighting may be required for all of the
following):
a. One tennis court shall be provided for every 300 2~ people.
b. One baseball (organized adult) field shall be provided for every 12,200
people.
c. One baseball field (organized youth) shall be provided for every 440A
9600 people.
d. One baseball (practice/informal) field shall be provided for every 3;308
4 800 people.
e. One softball (organized adult) field shall be provided for every',,-700
27,800 people.
£ One softball (organized youth) field shall be provided for every 4709
21,600 people.
g. One softball (practice/informal) field shall be provided for every ''z-850
8~ people.
h. One (indoor game) basketball court shall be provided for every'' r50
32,600 people.
i. One (indoor practice) basketball court shall be provided for everv 13,100
ep ople.
j. One (outdoor practice) basketball court shall be provided for every
10,350 people.
k. One soccer field (youth organized games) shall be provided for every
~40A 6_,800 people.
1. One soccer field (adult organized games) shall be provided for everv
13,200 people.
m. One soccer field (practice/informal) shall be provided for every 2;458
3~ people.
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n. One organized youth football field shall be provided foe every 66,650
ep ople.
13. One Skate boarding activity area shall be provided for every 62,500 people.
14. One acre of open rg een space (lawn) shall be provided for every 1,100 people.
I5. One dog_park shall be provided for every 27,500 people.
C. All utilities shall be extended to the property line. (Ord. 2945 § 4, 2004; Ord. 2886 § 1,
2002).
SECTION IV: Section 19.09.170.G of the Chula Vista Municipal Code shall be amended to read
as follows:
19.09.170 Facility master plan reference documents.
G. Parks and Recreation: T~°-° ~° ^^ °°~^'~~^ a°«°~'°a --~°^'°- ~'°~ The Chula Vista Parks and
Recreation Master Plan ^°~°-°' ~'°~ ~^-' ^ ^~a -°^-°^'~^~ °'°--~°~` dated July 12, 2011 3uly>
T99~ serves as the parks master plan.
Section V: Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day from and after its second
reading.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Gary Halbert, P.E., AICP len R
Assistant City Manager / /~~ity A
Development Services Director
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Stakeholder Feedback
Attachment 1
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Comment Stakeholder Comment Staff Response
1 GMOC The GMOC is pleased to see progress Comment noted.
Presentation on the com letion of the PRMP.
South Bay Provide seating and shade within existing The PRMP contains policies that
Faith Advisory and proposed parks to improve comfort describe primary facilities and support
2 Council and usability of facilities. facilities to be include in parks. During
Presentation park design development specific site
furnishin s are selected.
South Bay Parks should be periodically monitored The Chula Vista Police Department
Faith Advisory by law enforcement to enhance safety in responds to calls pertaining to lawful
Council City parks. activities within public parks. Through
Presentation community outreach practices,
community service officers work with
3 community members when issues are
brought to their attention. The PRMP
includes Policy 1.25 that supports the
principles of Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (OPTED) as a
method to make sure park design
su orts a safe environment.
Public How were community needs The City hired a consultant to prepare
Presentation / determined? a recreation needs assessment. A
Outreach I citywide telephone survey was
conducted to document residents'
recreational practices and needs.
4 Additionally, organized sports
organizations were surveyed.
Information collected was utilized in
determining needed facilities through
build out.
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Stakeholder Feedback
Attachment
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Public Provide seating and shade within existing The PRMP contains policies that
Presentation / and proposed parks. describe primary facilities and support
5 Outreach II facilities to be include in parks. During
park design development specific site
furnishin s are selected.
Parks and How does the PRMP address health and The PRMP contains policies (1.30,
Recreation wellness issues? 1.31, and 1.32) within Chapter 3
Commission relating to healthy eating and active
Meeting communities initiatives. The City will
continue to develop and implement
6 recreation programs that support
health lifestyles. The City also
supports collaborative approaches to
providing recreational opportunities in
a manner that benefit all segments of
the communit .
Parks and Does the PRMP address community The PRMP does not preclude the
Recreation gardens in parks to promote healthy inclusion of a community garden
Commission eating? feature in a park. The City Council has
7 Meeting adopted a policy pertaining to the
establishment of community gardens.
Non-park sites can also provide
venues for communit ardens.
Parks and Does the PRMP provide for solar energy Public works department is currently
Recreation use at current and future park facilities? implementing the use of solar energy
$ Commission on its facilities.
Meetin
Parks and PRMP should include criteria for useable The PRMP contains criteria that
Recreation park acreage. pertain to the selection and
9 Commission acceptance of land for future parks.
Meetin