To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) Director, or designee, to execute memorandum of understanding with Ambrose Recreation and Park District to contribute $30,000 of County Park Impact fee funds to accessibility improvements at Lynbrook Park for the period of March 3, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) Director, or designee, to execute memorandum of understanding with Ambrose Recreation and Park District to contribute $30,000 of County Park Impact fee funds to accessibility improvements at Lynbrook Park for the period of March 3, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact to the General Fund. 100% Park Impact fees deposited in the Bay Point area park accounts will be used to finance the project.
BACKGROUND:
Project Description
The park fees are being requested to help fund a new ADA pathway improvement at Lynbrook Park in the unincorporated community of Bay Point. The tasks associated with the ADA improvement include:
• Remove existing pathway material.
• Design ADA pathway to meet ADA standards.
• Construct new pathway per ADA standards.
The project will cost an estimated $30,000.
The approval to use Park funds for the Lynbrook ADA Pathway improvement was on the Board of Supervisor’s meeting agenda on December 16, 2025. At the meeting, it was noted that the item needed some minor updates and the item would instead return to the Board of Supervisors for consideration in early 2026.
Park Fund Background
The County imposes fees on residential development to fund park and recreational facilities under both the County's Park Dedication Ordinance and the County's Park Impact Fee Ordinance. Funds from these fees are deposited into accounts associated with the community where the residential development occurs to ensure the funds are directed to park and recreational facilities which serve the residents affected by the development. The following table outlines the Bay Point Park Funds accounts that will be used for the project. Use of the park fees identified are reasonably related to Lynbrook Park ADA improvements and consistent with government code section 66001(a)(3)-(4), because the proposed park improvements will serve the Bay Point Community, including the areas from which the proposed expenditures were collected.
|
Bay Point Account for Lynbrook Project |
Amount Requested |
Amount Available as of 7/1/2025 |
|
PI2000005 (Park Impact - Bay Point) |
$30,000 |
$1,005,601.53 |
|
PD2000005 (Park Dedication - Bay Point) |
$0 |
$4,111.50 |
|
Total Project Funds |
$30,000 |
|
Applicable General Plan Goal and Policies
The overreaching goal for parks in the Public Facilities and Services Element of the County’s General Plan is an easily accessible, integrated system of high-quality parks and trails to meet the needs of all residents (Goal PFS-8). The proposed project helps to implement this goal and the following General Plan policies:
• Support development of a variety of local amenities that meet a diverse range of recreational needs, such as ballfields, all-abilities playgrounds, tot lots, spray grounds, adult fitness courses, gymnasiums, swimming pools, sport courts, passive parks, pocket parks, urban gardens, and trails. (PFS-P8.1)
• Expand access to diverse, high-quality parks, green spaces, recreational facilities, trails, and natural environments for residents of Impacted Communities, including by facilitating multiple transportation modes. Partner with other agencies and non-governmental organizations to obtain funding, and design and maintain these facilities to offer a safe and comfortable environment for users of all ages and abilities. (PFS-P8.3)
• Prioritize and promote recreational activity programs and opportunities in Impacted Communities. (PFS-P8.4)
• Support expanded access to recreation opportunities by working with other agencies to co-locate parks and trails with public facilities, such as schools and utility easements, prioritizing Impacted Communities. (PFS-P8.6)
Parks Capital Improvement Plan Consistency
Lynbrook Park is identified in the County’s Parks Capital Improvement Plan as a park supporting the Bay Point community.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Ambrose Park District has filed a Notice of Exemption on November 3, 2025. The project is exempt as a Categorial Class 2 - replacement or reconstruction of existing walkway to be in compliant with ADA guidelines.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the funds are not authorized, it is likely the Park District will not be able to complete the project.