Council adopts Playbook OP parks master plan; one member objects over aquatics changes

Council received the Committee of the Whole recommendation to adopt Playbook OP (the city's parks and recreation master plan) after a review spanning several committee meetings earlier in the year. The committee presented a version incorporating revisions from four Committee of the Whole meetings between April and August, and recommended adoption.

Councilmember Cheatham said she would oppose adoption because she remained concerned that council changes to the aquatics section deviate from steering-committee and community engagement recommendations. After discussion, the council voted to adopt Playbook OP. The mayor said the plan will guide parks and recreation investments and that staff will continue discussions about a potential dedicated sales tax to help fund implementation, with further consideration slated for the Committee of the Whole in October.