The Lafferty Ranch shall be made available for passive recreational use by the public in accord with the provisions of this section.

Use of Lafferty Ranch by the public shall be pursuant to a public use management plan to be prepared and implemented by the city (the "plan"), in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The plan shall be consistent with the protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural wildlands of Lafferty Ranch and shall be based on best management practices for public open space and recreational lands in the San Francisco Bay Area. Preparation of the plan shall commence no later than sixty days following the adoption of this chapter.

Pending adoption of the plan, Lafferty Ranch shall be made available for passive recreational use by the public pursuant to an interim plan which shall be adopted by the city council in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

The city shall not enter into any contract or agreement with any private party or public agency if the contract or agreement would restrict or limit public use of Lafferty Ranch as permitted by this section, unless the restrictions or limitations are consistent with the plan. (Ord. 2022 NCS §l (part), 1996.)