ITEM 4. 19
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE THE RIVER ISLANDS PHASE ONE
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution Approving the River
Islands Phase One Parks and Open Space
Master Plan
SUMMARY:
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution to approve the River Islands Phase One Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The Parks and Open Space Master Plan is intended to provide a string of parks and open spaces that are valuable community assets and recreational opportunities for individuals and families throughout the River Islands development.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks Master Plan for River Islands is intended to provide a network of master planned parks and open spaces throughout the River Islands development. The park locations along the river provide opportunities to experience the river in multiple ways.
Open spaces are woven throughout at varying scales in order to support an assortment of passive and active recreation. Several types of sports fields are included as well as ample opportunities to enjoy nature and the water' s edge.
Pedestrian and bicycle circulation is designed to enable residents to move safely throughout the community. Varying classes of bicycle paths are integrated and promote easy access to open space and extended cycling or running.
Community and neighborhood park acreages for Phase One were used to calculate and meet the State' s minimum parkland dedication requirements. Neighborhood Parks must be provided at a rate of 2 acres per 1, 000 population and Community Parks at 3 acres per 1, 000 population.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving the River Islands Phase One Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
CITY MANAGER REPORT PAGE 2
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE THE RIVER ISLANDS PHASE ONE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
ATTACHMENTS:
A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lathrop Approving the River Islands Phase One Parks and Open Space Master Plan
CITY MANAGER REPORT PAGE 3
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE THE RIVER ISLANDS PHASE ONE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
APPROVALS:
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Dire or - Parks, Recreation, and Maintenance Services
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Cari James Date
Director - Finance
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Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
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Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 22-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP
APPROVING THE RIVER ISLANDS PHASE ONE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the Parks and Open Space Master Plan for River Islands is intended to provide a network of master planned parks and open spaces throughout the River Islands development; and
WHEREAS, the park (ocations along the river provides opportunities to experience the river in multiple ways; and
WHEREAS, the open spaces are woven throughout at varying scales in order to support an assortment of passive and active recreation; and WHEREAS, several types of sports fields are included as well as ample opportunities to enjoy nature and the water's edge; and WHEREAS, pedestrian and bicycle circulation is designed to enable residents to move safely throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, varying classes of bicycle paths are integrated and promote easy access to open space and extended cycling or running; and WHEREAS, community and neighborhood park acreages for Phase One were used to calculate and meet the State' s minimum parkland dedication requirements; and
WHEREAS, neighborhood parks must be provided at a rate of 2 acres per 1, 000 population and Community Parks at 3 acres per 1, 000 population.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby approve the River Islands Phase One Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 12th day of September, 2022, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Sonny Dhaliwal, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney