Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and Planning Manager Perez provided a presentation on potential restrictions on irrigated turf installation and use within the City. Staff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ray Russom invited public comment. Speaking from the public were No Name Provided, No Name Provided. No further public comments were received. Planning Manager Perez responded to questions from the public.
Council discussion ensued regarding turf restrictions and support of no irrigated turf on new non-residential and creating a 50% trigger for bringing current locations into compliance; no irrigated turf on new residential in front of the residence; a limit of 25% turf in the back of the residence with a 50% trigger; allowing 25% turf in the front of the residence if there is no backyard; and including thresholds with minimums and maximums for large versus small yards.
No action was taken on this item. Council provided direction to staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Barneich disconnected from the meeting at 6:52 p.m. and rejoined at 7:03 p.m.