Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow the Recreation and Park Department to set fees for recreation programs based on the Department’s operating costs for those programs and various other factors, including whether the program is designated for youth, seniors, or persons with disabilities, subject to approval of the Recreation and Park Commission; directing the Commission to update its scholarship policy to provide for further discounts for recreation programs based on financial need; making certain clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The Mayor's Office submitted a request for a 30-day waiver for the ordinance to allow for timely consideration in the budget process.

The Planning Department determined that the ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act, which is necessary for the legislation to proceed.

The Clerk referred the ordinance to the Planning Department for review under CEQA, confirming the determination made earlier.

The Recreation and Park Department presented the budget proposal, including the need for the ordinance to set fees based on operating costs.

The committee amended the ordinance to adjust the cost recovery percentages for programs designated for youth, seniors, or persons with disabilities.

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, allowing the Recreation and Park Department to implement the new fee structure.