To: Board of Supervisors
From: General Services
Meeting Date: October 31, 2023
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Janelle Rau |
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707-234-6050 |
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Department Contact: |
Dan Mazzanti |
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707-234-6050 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Acceptance of Mendocino County Parks Administration and Operations Update and Direct the General Services Agency (GSA) to Continue to Collaborate with Stakeholders Related to the Ongoing Programs and Operations of the Various Parks as Described in the Attached Parks Profile Matrix
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept the Mendocino County parks administration and operations update and direct GSA to continue to collaborate with stakeholders related to the ongoing programs and operations of the various parks as described in the attached parks profile matrix.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board of Supervisors approved the Standard Services Agreement with Blue Point Planning for the Parks Needs Assessment Phase I on June 18, 2019: item 5f, and accepted the Presentation of the Phase I report and approved funding of Phase II on February 25, 2020: item 5e. The Board of Supervisors accepted a presentation of the Mendocino County Parks Needs Assessment Phase II by Blue Point Planning and provided direction to consultant to complete the assessment and appointed Supervisors Mulheren and McGourty to an ad hoc to work with GSA on the next phase of the assessment.
In March 2022, the Board accepted a report on Phase II of the Parks Needs Assessment and provided direction to GSA to proceed with the development of a parks operational budget, including a funding formula for maintenance, appropriate staffing resources and the development of a Parks Master and Capital Improvement Plan(s) to implement the report findings. Further, directed staff to proceed with researching appropriate collaborations with stakeholders related to the ongoing programs and operations of the various parks, as described in the report.
Pursuant to Board direction, the General Services Agency has presented estimates associated with the identified critical parks capital projects, and current maintenance expenses. During the January 2023 Board Budget Workshop, the Board directed staff to present an item on a future Board agenda to discuss the overall parks operations, potential future operational considerations, and the County’s future considerations pertaining to parks administration.
Summary of Request:
The Board directed Parks Needs Assessment included the following: County parks amenities inventory, online community survey and community meeting findings, parks conditions assessment, community needs analysis, policy and parks assessment, an overview of the condition of each park, identified potential hazardous conditions and necessary improvements, potential collaborations with stakeholders associated with the ongoing operations and maintenance at certain parks, along with parks funding models regarding maintenance and operations.
Understanding that bringing the parks up to a sustainable standard for operations and function would require substantial investment and time by the County, the Parks Needs Assessment provided prioritized planning level capital cost estimates for hazardous and safety upgrades, park enhancements, and overall improvements, as well as identified estimated operational costs and funding and staffing levels based on industry standard in comparison to surrounding counties.
Since the time of the 2022 presentation, the Board of Supervisors has discussed the County’s ongoing ownership obligations of the County’s Parks systems including maintenance and administration during several workshops and meetings. Attached to this item is a Parks Profile Matrix of the County’s parks, including a profile and summary of parks attributes and considerations.
Staff have researched various potential stakeholder collaborations and researched options associated with various State bond improvement obligations. Staff have been exploring potential stakeholder collaborations with the City of Ukiah and other interest groups, including local land trusts. In order to prepare options for the Board to consider possible options, staff have sought the input of the California Department of Parks and Recreation and County Counsel with regards to land and/or deeded restrictions or dedications based upon historical parks improvements utilizing state bond grant funds.
Please refer to the attached staff report for additional information for consideration.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not accept the report and provide alternative direction to staff.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: District 1, District 2, District 5
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At:
Phase I - Parks Needs Assessment (2020) <https://mendocino.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5469551&GUID=552D7D23-AB06-4BA3-9F58-F0D823D5B146&Options=ID|Text|Attachments|&Search=parks+needs+assessment> and Phase II - Parks Needs Assessment (2022) <https://mendocino.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5524332&GUID=76E49A74-40F0-4C2A-A061-913D47AEF9B0&Options=ID|Text|Attachments|&Search=parks+needs+assessment>
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: October 31, 2023 |
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