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Parks, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Board:
1) Receive an update on the Parks and Trails Master Plan Update (Master Plan) process;
2) Provide feedback on the draft Goals, Objectives, and Initiatives chapter; and
3) Direct staff to return to the Board with a final draft of the Master Plan for consideration of adoption after a final review by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan, Policy 9.1.1.8, the County must prepare and implement a Parks and Trails Master Plan. The current Parks and Trails Master Plan, finalized in 2012, was developed to provide a long-term vision and direction for the planning, implementation, and management of the west slope park and trail resources provided by the County. Given changes in El Dorado County over the last ten years, including implementation of many of the priorities in the Master Plan, the Master Plan is now outdated. The Board of Supervisors included the completion of the Master Plan update in the 2024 Strategic Plan.
On April 30, 2024, staff presented an update to the Board on the Master Plan process to inform the Board of the outreach efforts and outcomes and the Board approved moving forward with those key themes to guide the development of the remainder of the Master Plan. Staff has also prepared a set of draft Goals, Objectives, and Initiatives. This chapter expands on the guidance found in the El Dorado County General Plan for parks and trails and were derived from stakeholder and community input and reflect needs based on best practices and regional trends. The Goals provide the overall direction for County parks, trails, open space, and recreation. The objectives offer more specific direction to help accomplish the Goals. Each initiative is an actionable step for the County to pursue over the life of the Master Plan to reach the objectives. The collective purpose of the chapter is to provide direction for how parks and trails should be planned, operated, and maintained so that current and future decisions about these resources are consistent with the County’s long-range vision for parks and trails.
The next steps for the plan will be to draft the remaining chapters of the Plan, which will include finalizing park standards, and conducting a fiscal and needs analysis. This will ensure that the Master Plan itself is referenced when making future decisions on parks, and will provide a roadmap for the Board of Supervisors and County staff.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could direct staff to take some other action related to the Parks and Trails Master Plan update.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar file 24-0766 - April 30, 2024 - Board approved moving forward with key themes to guide the development of the remainder of the Master Plan
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Parks and Recreation Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact associated with this item.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Focus Area: Public Infrastructure
Priority: Complete the Parks Master Plan
Action Item: Guidance and review of Master Plan draft sections from Parks and Recreation Commission
CONTACT
Zachary Perras, Parks Manager
Jennifer Franich, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer