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Home My WebLink AboutLO2040_CAC5_Meeting Summary_FINAL Of421, GA -°44- (U 3,1 SUMMARY _Apr '•oRFG0,-`' LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 Community Advisory Committee Meeting #5 Date: September 10, 2024 Time: 5:30-7:30 PM Location: Lake Oswego Maintenance Building, Willow Room, 17601 Pilkington Road Virtual Recording Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN kqc5zhd2RReMCkH3EWfw4g ATTENDEES City of Lake Oswego— Kyra Haggart, Brenda Falson MIG — Matt Hastie, Lauren Scott Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Members— Kara Orvieto Ashley, James Meier, Teresa Bianco, Patrick Gutierrez, Pat Walls, Matt McGinnis, Heather Redetzke, Betty Holladay, Denee Kroeger, Sarah Ellison, Julie Haddad DISCUSSION The Parks Plan 2040 project team provided a status report on the project schedule and an overview of the neighborhood workshops held over the summer. The project team then stepped through a presentation summarizing the draft systemwide recommendations and discussed each category and key recommendations with the CAC. At the end of the meeting the project team introduced the proposed evaluation criteria for the draft Capital Improvements Project (CIP) List and overall approach to creating the CIP. The CIP will be the subject of the next meeting in October. Draft Systemwide Recommendations Comments and questions from the CAC about the draft systemwide recommendations are summarized below using the category structure of the draft recommendations. Administration, Management, Communications, & Partnerships • Call out HOAs by name when listing organizations for the city to coordinate with to improve access to recreation areas • Redesign/reorganization of parks and recreation info on city website and/or creation of a Parks app or other tool will have huge benefit • Ok to leave in exploration of Joint Use Agreement with School District, but acknowledge reasons why it does not currently exist ■ Climate vulnerability information would be very useful for parks planning, recommendation should acknowledge overlapping efforts for climate resiliency and adaptation (e.g., CAP, Sustainability Council) Park Activation &Amenities ■ Accessibility of system is VERY important ■ Changes are impactful and allow more people to enjoy LO parks ■ A fully accessible playground is needed ■ Signage needs to indicate accessibility of a site/trail ■ Technology in parks could be coordinated with development of a parks app ■ Develop as part of a "technology infrastructure plan" ■ Allow the platform to give feedback so community input is always ongoing ■ Describe what people can do and experience in each park ■ QR codes at parks and trailheads Park Design & Development ■ Create a new long-term recommendation around parkland acquisition; the city should not pass up opportunities and should be proactive ■ Lake, river and mountain views and lake access are particularly important ■ Consider coordinating with HOAs for underutilized green spaces—encourage them to allow more access and use by HOA residents ■ Opportunity to recognize history with park sites ■ Explore ways for people to donate land to the city for recreation space ■ Consider establishing or supporting a parks foundation ■ Consider going beyond minimum requirements in designing and developing parks Walkability,Accessibility, & Wayfinding ■ Signage in multiple languages and using easy-to-interpret graphics makes everyone feel welcome ■ Need to ensure outreach is welcoming/accessible as well ■ Don't over-rely on smart phones or technology; some people can't or don't use them ■ City website and surveys should be inclusive Natural Resources & Nature Integration ■ Include new emerald ash borer recommendations LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 I 2 • Add recommendation about outreach and education for invasive species (private property management also important) • Clarify what "safe access" to natural areas means Maintenance & Operations • Consider generalizing Parks Maintenance Fee recommendation with exploring a "fee- based mechanism to fund maintenance" • Sustainable funding strategies are very important • Add natural areas to several recommendations when talking about parks and facilities Programs & Events • Consider splitting recommendation around adaptive sports and all-abilities programming into two items • Identify neurodiverse programs and events as an opportunity; focus on partnering with statewide, regional or local groups to host/organize activities • Organize or support activities and programs and foster social connections • Cultural events are very important to continue to support • Recreation scholarship program is essential to increasing recreation access • General support for recommendations in this category Next Steps The project team will use feedback from City staff, the CAC, and the Parks Board to refine the systemwide recommendations. The CIP list will be the subject of CAC And Parks Board meetings in October. Results from the upcoming online community prioritization survey will be incorporated into the CIP list along with feedback from City staff, the CAC, and the Parks Board. Adoption of the final Lake Oswego Parks Plan 2040 is expected in spring 2025. The City of Lake Oswego is committed to providing equal access to information and meetings. For Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations or translations/interpretation services, please submit your request at least four business days prior to the event by visiting www.lakeoswego.city/accommodation or by phone at 503-635-0282. zHablas espanol? Le proporcionaresmos una traduccion de este document sin costo personal para usted of z z 6FAILF2? 01 A1421 Tom ' O 2 EAI 7Fo d LIEF IVIRI:1=1 (aMit) Q9?T15 #l1tt* (1+11`] 11i$ LAKE OSWEGO PARKS PLAN 2040 13