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Joint Recreation and Parks Master Plan Outline <br /> Apr <br /> I. Background History <br /> a , 1996- 97 Joint Planning Efforts (Assembly of Governments Report, Coordinated <br /> Report) <br /> b . Existing Plans (e . g. OC Master Plan, Municipality Plans) <br /> c , Background Rationale for updating of Joint Plan <br /> 1 . Explore relationship between existing and proposed school sites and parks <br /> 2 . Exploring strategies for the preservation of natural and cultural resources <br /> through open space design, including the relationship of these resources <br /> to active and passive recreational uses <br /> d . Tasks and Goals Established by Master Group <br /> H. Descriptive Scenario - Where are we now? <br /> a. Inventory of Parks and Recreation resources <br /> b . Parks and Recreation needs identified <br /> c . Parks and Recreation standards <br /> M. Future Efforts - Where do we want to go from here ? <br /> a. Development of parkland acquisition goals <br /> b . Joint siting and management of sites <br /> IV. Adequate and timely provision of Parklands and Natural Use Corridors <br /> a . Ensure adequate recreation needs are met for each jurisdiction <br /> b . Provide greenways in urban areas and wildlife corridors in rural areas of County . <br /> c . Analyze potential of land in greenways and corridors <br /> V. Acquisition of land <br /> a . Coordination with program for acquisition and dedication <br /> b . Conduct review of local, regional, and national standards for parkland dedication <br /> c . Service boundaries for payment- in- lieu <br /> d . Update dedication and payment provisions <br /> VI. Proposals and Recommendations <br /> a. County-wide efforts and cooperation <br /> 1 . Interjurisdictional efforts at standardizing parks and recreation requirements <br /> 2 . Employment of joint siting, designing, and management of school and park <br /> sites across jurisdictions <br /> 3 . Use public/private partnerships across jurisdictions <br /> 4 . Development of joint Capital Facilities Plan for Parks and Recreation <br />