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Commission adopts parks-code changes to define passive parks and add cost-recovery rules
Summary
On second reading the commission approved Ordinance 2024-1049 amending Chapter 6 to define park facilities and passive parks, add permitting rules and cost-recovery language to hold users accountable for damages; commissioners sought clarifications about the breadth of the passive-park definition and potential catch-all language.
Staff presented proposed amendments to Chapter 6 (Parks and Recreation) to define “park facility” and “passive park,” create permitting rules, and add language for cost recovery and protections for park facilities. The ordinance was returned on second reading with a direction to add cost-recovery language; staff explained the change is intended to preserve park facilities and hold users accountable for damages.
Commissioners debated whether the definition of passive park should explicitly include all city-owned grass areas or allow staff flexibility with “not limited to” language; examples such as the green space behind McDonald's and “Julie’s Park” were mentioned. With those clarifications discussed, the commission approved the ordinance on second reading by voice vote, 5–0.
