To: Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Regional Parks; Permit Sonoma; Ag & Open Space; Public Infrastructure
Staff Name and Phone Number: Bert Whitaker, 707-565-2041; Scott Orr, Misti Arias; Johannes J. Hoevertsz
Vote Requirement: Informational Only
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Title:
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2026 Neighborhood Parks Workshop
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Recommended Action:
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Receive a presentation from staff highlighting the cross agency and departmental approach to planning and delivering neighborhood park projects.
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Executive Summary:
The April 2026 Neighborhood Parks Workshop for the Board of Supervisors outlines Sonoma County’s approach to planning and delivering neighborhood parks as small, community-serving spaces within walking distance of residents. The workshop highlights General Plan policy direction, multiple development models, and the growing role of cross-department collaboration among Regional Parks, Permit Sonoma, Ag and Open Space, and Public Infrastructure.
Discussion:
Please see the presentation slides that will be shared and discussed in a workshop format with the Board of Supervisors.
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Racial Equity:
Was this item identified as an opportunity to apply the Racial Equity Toolkit?
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Prior Board Actions:
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Fiscal Summary
Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
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Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
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Attachments:
Neighborhood Parks Workshop presentation slides
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
Neighborhood Parks Workshop PowerPoint