AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2026-06, on the second of two readings, adopting Youth Programs Standards of Care for 2026 that sets out health, safety and other measures for the City's provision of youth recreation programs and activities; providing a severability clause, providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: March 31, 2026
Department: Parks and Recreation
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
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Funds Available: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: City Council has previously approved the following Ordinances adopting the Youth Programs Standards of Care in previous years: Ord 2020-42; Ord 2021-17; Ord 2022-17; Ord 2023-26; Ord 2024-10, Ord 2025-04
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Background Information:
City Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of the Ordinance on March 3, 2026.
City Council expressed interest in adding formalized procedures for responding to an active shooter incident. Staff compiled the existing actions into a formal policy, ensuring alignment with HR guidelines, and the Emergency Management Department reviewed and agreed with the content. The document has been uploaded separately and will be added to the Youth Programs Standards of Care followin...
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