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Parks, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Board:
1) Approve the Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 5244 repealing Ordinance 3848, Article X entitled Parks and Recreation Commission, Sections 2.20.660 et. seq.;
2) Waive full reading of the Ordinance, read by title only and continue this matter to November 4, 2025, for Final Passage (Second Reading); and
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 151-2025 to replace the ordinance establishing the Parks and Recreation Commission and establish bylaws to govern the Commission.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On September 23, 2025 (Legistar file 25-1406), the Board provided conceptual approval to repeal County Ordinance Code 3848 and 5051, Title 2, Article X entitled Parks and Recreation Commission, Sections 2.20.660-2.20.750, and replace the ordinance with a Resolution establishing the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) and Bylaws to govern the Commission.
The Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance Code 3848 was originally adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 1988 to recognize the importance of recreation for the physical and mental health of both the residents of, and visitors to, El Dorado County. On April 18, 2017 (Legistar file 17-0202 V3), the Board approved Ordinance 5051 amending various titles including Title X, Section 2.20.730 and Section 2.20.750.
On July 17, 2025 (Legistar file 25-1259), the Parks and Recreation Commission conducted a review and provided input on draft suggested edits to repeal Article X and establish a Resolution and Bylaws to govern the Commission. Following the Parks and Recreation Commission review and input, County Counsel reviewed and provided their suggested edits. Those edits were incorporated into the final Resolution document.
Pursuant to Board Policy A-3, repealing an ordinance requires using the same process used in the initial adoption or subsequent amendment and shall be in accordance with State Law.
With the Board’s approval, this matter will be continued to November 4, 2025, for Final Passage (Second Reading).
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may choose not to approve repealing Article X entitled Parks and Recreation Commission, Sections 20.20.660 et. seq., nor approve the Resolution establishing the Parks and Recreation Commission and governing Bylaws, and direct staff and the Commission to take other action.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar file 17-0202 - April 11 and 18, 2017 - Ord. 5051 Amendments
Legistar file 25-0143 - January 16, 2025 - PRC Ordinance Discussion
Legistar file 25-0957 - May 21, 2025 - PRC Ordinance Review
Legistar file 25-1090 - June 19, 2025 - PRC Ordinance Review
Legistar file 25-1259 - July 17, 2025 - PRC Ordinance Review & Input
Legistar file 25-1406 - September 23, 2025 - PRC Ordinance Conceptual Approval
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Parks and Recreation Commission, County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) Continue this matter to the Board of Supervisors regular meeting scheduled on November 4, 2025, for Final Passage (Second Reading).
2) Obtain the Chair’s signature on Resolution 151-2025 and forward one copy to the Parks Division, Attention: Zachary Perras.
CONTACT
Zachary Perras, Parks Manager