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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JULY 7, 2020
TITLE
RECEIVE AND FILE DOG PARK UPDATE
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❑ As Amended
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❑ Implementing Resolution
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CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file Dog Park update report.
DISCUSSION
On December 3, 2019, the City Council directed the City Manager to study the feasibility of a dog
park at Centennial Park.
At the March 3, 2020 City Council meeting, staff gave a presentation about the historical context,
prior studies, analysis and feasibility of a dog park in Santa Ana. The City Council then directed
the City Manager to move forward with plans for a dog park located at Centennial Park.
Below is an update regarding the plan to prepare for a dog park at Centennial Park.
1. Land Use Change
City staff spoke with the Branch Chief of the United States General Services Administration
(GSA) in Washington D.C. regarding the proposed dog park at Centennial Park. GSA
indicated the process has changed since the City originally requested a land use change
from Recreational to Educational at Centennial Education Center.
Currently Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) manages the use of the subject property
with the Department of Education. Therefore, GSA indicated that the City and SAPID needs
to submit a letter to the Department of Education indicating the portion of the site (area
behind the portable trailers) is no longer needed for Police Training and that the City would
like to revert the use from education to recreational use. The Department of Education will
submit the request to GSA. GSA and National Park Service (NPS) will then determine
approval of the use change. It no longer needs to go through the process to declare the site
surplus. City staff spoke with the NPS and they support (verbally) reverting the land use to
recreational. Next steps included identifying the amount of acres to revert to recreational
use and have the City Manager/SAPD send a letter to the Department of Education.
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2. Identify Funding
There is no funding identified to design, develop or maintain the site. Funding opportunities
might include grants, sponsorships, or naming rights to build the park. The City will also
need to dedicate funds to maintain the park after it is built.
Develop Concept Plans
To develop concept plans, the city would hire a consultant to develop conceptual plans,
which include community outreach to provide residents an opportunity take part in the
design of their dog park. Conceptual plans often include cost estimates for proposed
concepts, to help guide future grant opportunities and/or fundraising efforts.
4. Parks Master Plan - Incorporate Dog Park Opportunities
For Fiscal Year 2020-21, the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRCSA)
is requesting funding to prepare a 10-year Parks Master Plan (Master Plan). The
comprehensive Master Plan will focus on immediate, short-term, and longer -term capital
development and improvement strategies that correspond to the community's unmet needs
and priority investments for critical parks, recreation and community services. The Master
Plan will identify, among other goals and initiatives, future dog parks and/or dog run
locations. The Master Plan will also provide guidance for Santa Ana's public parks, open
space and trails. As this process moves forward, staff will provide informational updates to
the City Council accordingly.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Fiscal Impact Verified By:
Submitted By: Lisa Rudloff, Executive Director— Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Agency
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