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CC RES 1974-019 RESOLUTION NO. 74-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING THE RECREA- TION ELEMENT OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES GENERAL PLAN. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS : Section 1 That certain "Recreation Element" attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference is adopted .as the Recreation Element of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan. Section 2 The City Clerk shall place an endorse- ment upon the Recreation Element described in Section 1 herein to show that it has been adopted by the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council on even date herewith. APPROVED AND ADOPTED on February 19th , 1974. MA ,aR ATTEST: ci)001;40 City ler I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19 th day of February, 1974. SIA":1* 6100440w..... City Clerk a � f •. • . t • • ' • • • • 1 • • • • • • RECREATION ELEMENT • . • of the . . . GENERAL PLAN . • RANCHO PALOS VERDES, .CALIFORNIA • . • January, 1974 . • • • • • • w . t • • i � I- BACKGROUND i . The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is faced with the immediate . . development of a substantial portion of the City. When built . these land divisions could eliminate the possibility of establish- . ing ng a complete system of parks and other recreation facilities within the City. The Recreation Element of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan is established to meet the immediate need of the . City, and should be amended and made a part of the City's Open . Space and Conservation Element upon that documents adoption. . - . This Recreation Element is drawn from the 1969 Palos Verdes Peninsula General Plan, and its associated background reports, and is based on the land use and population projections of that plan. It may be anticipated that changes in the park needs of the City will result in an expected reduction in potential popu- . lation densities and an increase in minimum lot sizes for future residential development. . . SETTING . A substantial portion of the land area of the City is oriented to the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Bay and the views provided by ' this setting are an important part of the atmosphere of the City. Preservation of these views by the regulation of height limits and minimum yard requirements will provide the City with a resource similar to that achieved by passive recreation areas in a more ur- . ban setting. . . • 1_ . ^.-x_ T ! E is +..,... . , +• 'K I.�'.' . :t r'r, . • • S. J • r 11/ RECREATION STANDARDS 731 acres are designated on the Plan for public and private e recreation exclusive of open space. A standard for public recreation areas of six acres P er 1,000 population requires 280 acres of neighborhood and community parks for 50,000 people. Assuming that two of the six acres are provided by the local school district in the form of open play Y area, paved area, gymnasium, etc. , the City of Rancho Palos Verdes requires a ratio of four public parkland acres per 1,000 population or 160 additional acres. The Plan therefore proposes 13 local parks of five acres each and three community parks of 20 to 25 acres each. • Los Verdes Park (a 10 acre neighborhood park) is the only developed local park at present. Other pu bl i c. recreation areas include the Los Verdes Golf Course (166 acres), Point Vicente Fishing Access (10 acres), and two undeveloped County regional park sites - Friendship acres Pacres) and Palos Verdes Shoreline Park (53 acres). Private facilities include Mari nel and of the Pacific, a 79 acre landscaped and largely open amusement center. SHORELINE The shoreline of the Palos Verdes Peninsula is expected to carry a large recreation load in the future. It has inherited this responsibility by its very. location and topography, just as other communities have inherited the responsibilities of rovid i n P 9 em- pl oyment for the residents of the Peninsula. . -2- + • - l • • r The City of Palos Verdes Estates, the other jurisdiction with ocean frontage on the Peninsula, owns all of its shore-line, an example the City of Rancho Palos Verdes should set a high priority on matching. • At the present time, there are three sites under public ownership. One is owned by the Federal Government and is not open to the public. This is the location of a military in- stallation and the Point Vicente Lighthouse. The others are the Point Vicente Fishing Access and Palos Verdes Shoreline Park, and undeveloped site. In the past the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation has expressed an interest in acquiring additional fishing access midway between Point Vicente and the Palos Verdes Shoreline Park site. This- shoreline is ideal for such activities as surf casting, pole fishing, skin and scuba diving, underwater photography, ex- ploration of marine life in tidal pools, bird watching, beach combing, sightseeing, hiking and other forms of nature study. Many of these uses are better adapted to rocky segments of the shoreline which are unsuitable for bathing and boating. Because of this rugged terrain it is imperative that safe access to the shoreline be provided. Parking and sanitary fa- cilities are also important requirements. SCENIC DRIVES A scenic drive may be defined as a highway or local road _3-- • r~ ft • which offer visual enjoyment of nature either undisturbed or enhanced by the incidental or designed efforts of man. Roadside rests and vista points are normally provided as integral parts of a scenic drive to permit sightseers to park and enjoy the scenery from the side. of the road, as well as from the automo- bile. In order to preserve the scenic qualities of any such road- way effective control of the privately-owned properties adjacent to the "scenic drive" must be maintained. Among these controls are scenic easements, access rights or the imposition of cove- nants and restrictions on property disposed of. RIDING AND HIKING TRAILS Riding and hiking trails are established for the enjoyment of equestrians and hikers. Ideally, they should lead through park-like or natural areas: Riding and hiking trails should be a minimum of 10 feet wide and should avoid steep grades. Trail stops (rest areas) should be incorporated with parks wherever possible. SCHOOL RECREATION FACILITIES The Palos Verdes School District grounds are open to the public. Tennis courts are available on a first-come f i rst- served basis. All other activities such as baseball and football must be arranged for in advance. Additional recreational opportunities can be created by -4- . • 4. locating parks and schools next to each other and working out joint use agreements. . The school profits by having its normal recreation facility supplemented by that of the park. The park in turn has the advantage of a wider range of activities. • SPECIALIZED NEEDS The need for various types of recreation facilities below the level of regional parks provided by the County is recogniz- ed. Local and community parks and provisions for specialized • activities, such as Little League Baseball and Pop Warner Foot- ball , fill a definite and worthwhile need. The interest and motivation for finding a way of filling this need must come from within the community itself. The formation of a special assess- ment district for recreation purposes is one solution. The pos- sibil ity .of solving at least a portion of this problem b y non- public means should not be overlooked. • • • • • _5- . � ♦, t .. ry ti -� 1...t v'f .`' .•.-fit . • EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION AREAS • Palos Verdes County Park Local Park, Fully Developed, Size: 10 acres One Recreation Activity Building - lighted, capacity - 35 • • One Paved Patio - capacity - 50, patio partially walled • One Small Outdoor Stage Off-street Paved Parking - 42 cars • Two Park Signs Two Bicycle Racks Two Restroom Facilities • • Sports: . Archery - outdoor, certified range, 6 portable tar- • gets stored in service yard. Baseball and Softball - outdoor field, no lights, • multi-purpose. • . Basketball and Volleyball Court = outdoor, multi- purpose. Football and Soccer Field - outdoor, no lights, multi-purpose. . Table Tennis - one portable table. Tether. Ball - one. . Children's Play Area: . • Swings - 8 large, 4 small I . Slides - 3 - slide off ship, bug slide in tot area, radar tower with slide. I . Rope climbing apparatus. Sand pits - .3 Picnic Facility: . Six tables, six braziers Electric outlets in patio adjacent to ball diamond Park benches near sand area Concessions: Catering Truck - Portable trailer during baseball season only (March thru July). -6- p Miscellaneous: r • Day Camping - week long from 9-5 with one over- night. Youngsters registered - 130. - overnight camping capacity 150. No open fires. Lawn, sprinklers, shrubbery, grass, trees. Enclosed terrace. • Service yard. . Security lighting. • Plans for Future Development: • No plans The park may be transferred to the City under • the provisions of Government Code Section 25550. • Los Verdes County Golf Course • Regional Area, Fully Developed, Size: 157 acres • Par 72, 6319 yards, 18 holes Driving Range - not lighted • Two Practice Putting Greens . Clubhouse with banquet facilities, coffee ship, lounge and Pro Shop . . Comfort Stations - two between 5th tee and 12th green Locker and Shower Rooms Golf mobile space Parking Lot - 300 cars * • Service yard and building Plans for Future Development: No plans . Area will remain under County jurisdiction • Point Vicente Public Fishing Access Regional Area, Fully Developed, Size: 10.53 acres Provides access to shoreline for fishing and scuba diving. Off-street parking area - 60 cars • • -7- Park Identification Sign - approximately 4' x 6' Routed Redwood . Comfort Station - one Pedestrian Ramp only - ramp leads to shoreline, approxi- mately 10 to 15% grade. Plans for Future Development: No plans County may acquire part of Coast Guard Reserva- tion in near future to be added to area. Palos Verdes Shoreline County Park Regional Park, Undeveloped, Size: 53.023 acres Plans for Future Development: Preliminary plans for development include: Play Area Covered Picnic Areas - three Comfort Stations - three Shelter Areas Off-street Paved Parking for approximately 100 cars Erosion Control Areas Grass Areas • Ramp to Beach New Park Access Road Friendship County Park Regional Park, Undeveloped, Size: 123.54 acres Plans for Future Development: We will be in the process of formulating preliminary plans for development of this area. Plans may in- clude the following: Covered Picnic Areas Comfort Stations Shelter Areas Off-street Parking • -8- I • • Grass Areas • Trees Most of the landscape will be left in natural state Park will remain under County jurisdiction. • o „-- .:cs.iY. !'R•.rd 1!r err . t.•. � - ti.+•. -•� 'i r.+. RECREATION OPEN SPACE OBJECTIVES • 1. To encourage the preservation of green open areas and to main- tain a high ratio of park and open space to developed land with the use of planned development. 2. To preserve as much of the shoreline and sea cliff as possible in its natural state. 3. To preserve and provide public access to the shore in multiple locations along the coast. 4. To encourage the establishment of a Palos Verdes Peninsula Parks and Recreation District which would acquire, develop, and . maintain local park lands and which would also have the re- sponsibility of landscaping public open areas such as median strips, rights-of-way,' and slope easements. AESTHETIC OBJECTIVES 1 . To eliminate all large roadside advertising signs not directly associated with a business located on the property. 2. To require installations of electrical utilities underground, including feeder distribution and service lines. 3. To encourage developers of cluster subdivisions to landscape all common open areas. 4. To encourage landscaping and installation of an adequate water- 11/ ing system on all newly created slopes. 3 -10- ;I.JItR ii`__may..wile i. ..,.. Y: a K.. A.:.. � . .:: t'i s•�:, . • • FINANCING The City must face the problem of the financing of the development and maintenance of any park system they choose to establish. Use of the City General Fund monies or the establishment of a park's district would seem to be the alternatives for such funding. The only park and recreational functions currently paid for by the County which would be transferred to the new City would be its $19,751 contribution to the Palos Verdes Unified School District Recreation Program. This County contribution will cease and the City is morally obligated to continue the cost of the program. In the future, of course, the City might decide to provide an expanded program. Since this budget is predicated upon no increase in present level, this possibility is not con- sidered here. 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