To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: REFERRAL TO THE INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AND RECOMMEND A POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF COUNTY PARKS
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
REFER to the Internal Operations Committee the development of a parks policy governing the use of County parks, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Parks are an important community resource providing areas for recreation and enhancing the quality of life for park users. The County Ordinance Code includes use restrictions, hours of use, and required permits, however, there is not a comprehensive County policy that includes all park rules.
The proposed development of a policy will provide direction for County staff and park users when park use questions arise.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
There will not be a policy governing County parks leading to confusion for County staff and the public.