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Placentia council tables $2.6M Kramer Park dog‑park proposal amid cost and community‑input concerns
Summary
Council members paused further work on a proposed Kramer Park dog park after staff presented 35% designs and an estimated total cost of about $2.6 million; members and residents cited high cost and lack of outreach and voted 5‑0 to table the item.
The council voted to table the proposed Kramer Park dog‑park design after a lengthy staff presentation and substantial council and resident questions about location, cost and community input.
Community Services staff presented 35% design renderings showing separate large and small off‑leash areas, synthetic turf, an agility course, perimeter fencing and site furnishings. Designer David Black and Community Services Director Lydia Godfield said the project would require grading, retaining walls and irrigation modifications. Godfield told the council that advancing the design and construction could total about $2,600,000.
Council members and residents urged caution. One councilmember said, “I don't really feel comfortable spending 2,600,000 on a dog park,” and multiple members stressed the lack of a community‑engagement process for this location. Staff noted alternative, lower‑cost temporary or pop‑up options and suggested an alternate site with existing fencing that might reduce initial expense.
After discussion about funding sources (Quimby and park‑in‑lieu fees) and potential sponsorships, the council voted unanimously to table the item and to pursue broader public outreach before advancing the design.
Next steps: staff will not proceed to 100% design at this time and will consider temporary pilots, alternate locations and community input before bringing the project back.
