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Agenda Item 16.

City Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	06/06/2023
FROM:	Bill Gallardo

Subject:

An Ordinance of the Brea City Council amending the Brea City Code to update park, trail, and recreational facility regulations and approving a CEQA exemption determination

RECOMMENDATION

City Council approve the amendment to the Brea City Code to update park, trail and recreational facility regulations and a CEQA exemption determination, by Ordinance and begin first reading of the proposed Ordinance.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

Over the past several months, staff has partnered with the Parks, Recreation and Human Services Commission, community stakeholders, the Public Works Department, the Police Department, and the Community Services Department, to identify applicable rules and regulations in the December 2007 Park Ordinance that require language modification.

The proposed Ordinance was designed to modify current language with respect to regulations related to the use of drones, use of restrooms and washrooms, and use of tennis courts and skate parks. These regulations within the Ordinance are being established to provide rules of conduct for those visiting the parks, trails and facilities, as well as for oversight enforcement at these locations.

Lastly, the CEQA exemption determination is due to the proposed changes not having the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Parks, Recreation and Human Services Commission met on May 24, 2023, and supports the Ordinance language modifications and recommends Council adoption.

FISCAL IMPACT/SUMMARY

There are several park signs that will need to be updated upon approval of this Ordinance. Staff will meet with the Parks, Recreation and Human Services Commission to have new signs approved and purchased out of the Park Development Fund (Fund 250). There is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

William Gallardo, City Manager
Prepared by: Sean L. Matlock, Deputy Director of Community Services
Concurrence: Chris Emeterio, Assistant City Manager

Attachments
Ordinance Update