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10.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL (AMENDED)
Meeting Date:
10/17/2023
From:
Amy Hagin, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director

Information

TITLE:

Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-24:  An ordinance amending hours of use for City Parks and the hours for lighting of sport courts within City Parks.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

At the October 17, 2023 Council Meeting:
1) Read Ordinance No. 2023-24 by title only for the first time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2023-24 by title only (if approved above)
At the November 7, 2023 Council Meeting:
3) Read Ordinance No. 2023-24 by title only for the final time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2023-24 by title only (if approved above)
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-24

Executive Summary:

On September 26, 2023, City Council and staff held a discussion regarding changes to the current code regarding hours of use in all parks including sport court lighting where applicable.  City Council suggested that in-general park hours use be changed to sunrise to 10:00 PM with lighting at sport courts ending at 9:00 PM each day.  

Financial Impact:

The funds to adjust signage in all parks will be budgeted within the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Events Division.  

Policy Impact:

Updating current city code regarding permitted hours impacts the entire community on recreational opportunities along with the growth of the community including recreational types.

Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan:

Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Livable Community:  Achieve a well-maintained community through comprehensive and equitable code compliance

Carbon Neutrality Plan
None

Regional Plan
Goal REC.1. Maintain and grow the region’s healthy system of convenient and accessible parks, recreation facilities, and trails.

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

None

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