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Commission hears master-plan update; consultant to complete initial scope within weeks and CEQA review expected
Summary
Staff told the commission that Terra Nova Planning has been hired to advance the parks master plan, with initial deliverables expected in roughly 25–30 business days; staff discussed categorical-exemption and negative-declaration CEQA pathways and an anticipated 3–4 week processing window depending on the path chosen.
The Parks and Recreation Commission received an update on the parks master plan on March 20: staff said the department has contracted Terra Nova Planning to complete scope work and that initial deliverables are expected in roughly 25–30 business days.
Staff described next steps under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Terra Nova indicated a categorical exemption would require about 30 working days, while a negative declaration would add an extra 20 days, making a CEQA-related review more likely to run about three to four weeks depending on the chosen path and any public-comment periods.
Why it matters: The master plan will guide capital improvements and long-term park investments. A shorter CEQA pathway could accelerate plan adoption; a negative declaration would extend review time.
Details provided to the commission - Consultant and schedule: Terra Nova Planning engaged; the contract task is expected to take about 25–30 business days to produce the consultant deliverables staff requested. - CEQA paths: A categorical exemption was discussed as the fastest review (about 30 working days per consultant guidance); a negative declaration would add roughly 20 days (public-notice and comment requirements) and therefore could extend the timeline by several weeks. - Adoption timing: Staff said adoption and formal plan steps depend on the consultant findings and CEQA pathway; staff called the best-case timeframe a matter of weeks to a few months.
Staff asked commissioners to remain engaged and said the department will return with more precise timelines once Terra Nova completes its initial analysis.
