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Parks staff to add more trail trash cans; county outreach continues for people living in parks
Summary
Staff said more trash receptacles will be added along trails to reduce litter, and described coordination with the county sheriff’s outreach team to address people camping in park shrub areas; commissioners asked about follow-up and reporting processes for reported tents.
Greg, a parks staff member, said staff is planning to add more garbage receptacles throughout the trail system after noting that additional cans on Halsey and Arata Road reduced litter. He identified specific problem areas where lids are broken and said staff will prioritize replacements and additional placement where disc golf and trails increase use.
On homelessness, staff said reports of tents or people using park vegetation are typically routed to county outreach and the sheriff's hope team; Greg said the city coordinates with county partners for resources and support services and that staff will escalate situations when appropriate. Commissioners asked for clarity on reporting and follow-up; Greg said most reports do not come to his desk unless there is a specific reason, and that staff is building toward better resource connection with county partners.
