Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2017 12 13

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Davidson Mesa Off -Leash Area History • April 2000 — City considering placing a high tensile fence to separate dog leash areas from off -leash areas, as the signs identifying the spaces often disappear. • October 2000 — The off -leash area fence was extended just short of the native grass area. (no indication of where native grass area is) • February 2002 — OSAB discussed realignment of off -leash area. (no specifics) • October 2002 — Board member mentioned that on a recent visit, it was noticed that the gate on the west end of the off -leash area was missing. • December 2002 — Cindy Lair had received a complaint from a council member about the gate on the west end of the off -leash area being locked. • August 2003 — Bob Muckle wants the Board to consider removing the off -leash area in coordination with creating a loop trail on Davidson Mesa. • September 2003 — Gary Mansdorfer brought to attention that the gate on the west end of the off -leash area had been chained open. - OSAB makes recommendation to consider fully enclosing the "dog run" and that the gate on the west end be removed. • November 2003 — Motioned that perimeter trail option that includes the existing "dog run" be recommended. Passed 6-1. - Board member states in response to citizen concern that the Board had recommended removing or closing any "dog parks", nor had the Board ever recommended no parks on open space. • May 2004 — Gary Mansdorfer moved that the Board endorse an off -leash dog park at Community Park in order to take pressure off the City's open space system for off -leash dog areas. The motion included Board recommendation that no new off -leash areas be designated on open space to be consistent with the Open Space Master Plan. Motion passed 4-0. - In discussion of Community Park, it was noted that the Planning Commission recommended the approval of Community Park with that condition that the dog park was removed from the project. During the Planning Commission meeting, there were some public comments that did not favor a dog park at Community Park. OSAB discussed the concept of off -leash areas their relative incompatibility with open space. It was noted that the Davidson Mesa off -leash area does not provide the same amenities that would be provided by the dog park at Community Park such as a water feature and turf area. 10