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The Chief Administrative Office, Parks Division, recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) receive an overview regarding the role of the Parks and Trails Master Plan, the River Management Plan, and the Saturated Soils Water Quality Protection Plan. These documents outline visions, goals and policies and provide direction to staff. (Est. Time: 30 Min.)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Chief Administrative Office, Parks Division, recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) receive an overview regarding the role of the Parks and Trails Master Plan, the River Management Plan, and the Saturated Soils Water Quality Protection Plan. These documents outline visions, goals and policies and provide direction to staff.
Parks and Trails Master Plan
The Parks and Recreation Element of the County's general plan (Pages 185 - 198) establishes general goals and policies to address the acquisition and development of regional, community, and neighborhood parks, provision of a trail system, the conservation and promotion of waterways for recreation, coordination with other recreation providers, securement of funding, and provision of opportunities to increase tourism. The Parks and Recreation Element is not required by law as a part of the General Plan. However, once an optional element is adopted, it carries the same importance as required elements. Per the General Plan, Policy 9.1.1.8, the County was required to prepare and implement the Parks and Trails Master Plan. The current Parks and Trails Master Plan was finalized in 2012, however, the plan is required to be regularly updated per the General Plan. The Master Plan 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 El Dorado County. The plan outlines visions, goals, and policies while also providing background, discussion, history, and an outline of existing par...
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