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Council approves Picnic Hill shade sails and ADA parking after residents raise procurement and scope concerns
Summary
Council approved contracts for temporary shade sails and ADA parking at Picnic Hill but faced sustained public criticism that work was already done without proper council authorization and that grant funds may have already covered the work.
The Ione City Council on April 21 approved contracts to install temporary shade sails and to construct ADA-compliant parking at Picnic Hill's new amphitheater, after staff and the developer described weather-driven changes and unexpected site conditions that required on-the-ground adjustments.
City Manager George explained that shifting site conditions—especially a steep slope where asphalt could not meet ADA grade—required additional concrete work and more extensive measures than originally planned. "I made the decision to go ahead to authorize the purchase of the shades subject to the city council approval," the city manager said, adding staff sought to ensure the amphitheater opening…
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