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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />MARCH 3, 2020 <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />TITLE: <br />APPROVED <br />DISCUSS THE FEASIBILITY OF A DOG <br />❑ <br />PARK AT CENTENNIAL PARK AND <br />❑ <br />PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF <br />0 <br />/s/Kristine Ri <br />CITY MANAGER <br />As Recommended <br />As Amended <br />Ordinance on 1s' Reading <br />Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />Implementing Resolution <br />Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Discuss the feasibility of a dog park at Centennial Park and provide direction to staff. <br />DISCUSSION <br />On December 3, 2019, the City Council directed the City Manager to study the feasibility of a dog <br />park at Centennial Park. Below is some historical context relating to prior studies completed by <br />staff regarding the feasibility of a dog park in Santa Ana, as well as recently completed analysis on <br />this same topic and next steps. <br />A. Dog Park Study 2010 (Exhibit 1) <br />In April 2010, the City Council and a few residents were interested in developing a dog park <br />in the city. City staff conducted a survey of all Orange County cities and found that 14 cities <br />had a dedicated dog park, while 19 cities did not. Dog parks throughout the County include <br />the following: <br />Characteristics of the Dog Park <br />Details <br />Hours <br />Majority dawn to dusk or 8 .m. <br />Fences <br />4 feet to 8 feet high <br />Allow Small Dos <br />9 cities <br />Allow Large Dos <br />12 cities <br />Surface Type <br />Grass, dirt or wood chips <br />Shade <br />Trees, structure or umbrellas <br />Dog Waste Dispensers <br />8 cities <br />Restroom <br />9 cities <br />Dog Park Size <br />/z acre to 2.8 acres <br />Operator <br />City or Foundation <br />Parking <br />2 cities <br />Supervision <br />None or Part-time <br />Dog License Required <br />14 cities <br />Access To Non -Residents <br />14 cities <br />65A-1 <br />