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Appendix A-1
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Jacki Bacharach
Mayor Pro Tern Jahn C. McTaggart
Councilmember Douglas M. Hinchliffe
Councilmember Melvin W. Hughes
Councilmember Robert E. Ryan
PARKS MASTER PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Eric Randall, Chairman
Karla M. Boyle
Melinda H. Downing
Janette Engelman
Lee S. Gintz
Elliot J. Hahn
Caren R. Libit
John F. Loggins
Florence R. Marshall
Waiter W. Marshall
Donna S. Perrin
David Farrell Roche
James C. Sarner
Shan K. Thever
Thomas A. Weber
PROJECT STAFF
Mary A. Thomas, Director of Recreation and Parks
Elizabeth Putrino, Recreation Supervisor
Karen Sharafi, Secretary
Dana Brown, Lindy Rocker, Barbara Dye, Photography
Ronnie Zaremba, Survey Consultant
Special thanks to Dr. Marilyn Jensen, Chairman,
Recreation and Leisure Studies Department,
California State University Long Beach, for her
guidance and the participation of her masters class
in the Citizen Survey preparation and analysis.
Appendix A-2
PARS
MASTER PLAN
REVISION
October
17. 198U --
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PARKS MASTER PLAN REVISION
INTRODUCTION:
The City Council approved the creation of an ad-hoc citizens committee at its
November 15, 1985 meeting, and directed that the Parks Master Plan be updated.
The Committee was appointed and was directed to consider community needs for
recreation sites and facilities without considering how the projects might be funded.
Staff was directed to develop a prioritized three year capital improvement program,
considering in the financial implications existing fund balances dedicated to park
improvements and future revenue resources.
The Parks Master Plan Review Committee and staff completed their work
and and the City Council adopted the revisions to the Parks Master Plan by
Resolution #89-99 on October 17, 1989.
PROCESS:
The fifteen member Committee convened for the first time in late February,
1989. The Committee was divided into three sub -committees of five members each,
and each was assigned a region of the City to study with regard to park and
recreation needs. The regions weie: Westside, Coastal and Eastside. Overthe next
six months, the Committee held thirteen regular meetings and several meetings
each of the three sub -committees.
Staff provided the Committee with documents and excerpts from documents
which would provide a history and overview of parks and parks related development,
policies and issues. Additionally, staff took the Committee members on a van tour
of all of the City's developed and undeveloped parklands as well as those developed
parks and parklands in adjacent cities.
The recommendations formulated by the Committee were an amalgamation
of input from the community gathered in the following manner, and also included the
recommendations of the sub -committees.
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Citizen Survey: A recreation intern from California State University Long
Beach Leisure Studies Department Masters Degree Program worked with
staff and the Committee to develop a Needs Assessment Survey, which was then
printed and distributed by mail to each home in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Eleven hundred eighty seven surveys were completed and returned, providing a6%
representation response. An analysis and conclusions drawn by the intern and the
master's program class from the survey were provided for the Committee. (See
Appendix 1)
Public Workshops: A public workshop was convened in each of the three
regions of the City. Staff prepared and presented a slide show to familiarize those
in attendance with City parks and parklands. Public testimony was taken in each
instance and those who testified provided sound input.
Special Interest Groups: Invitations were issued to appear before the
Committee to voice their needs and concerns to thirty-six special interest groups.
-testimony was taken from representatives of Friends of Point Vicente Interpretive
Center, AYS® Regions X, XI, and XII, the Chinese Community, and the Wallace
Radio Ranch Foundation. Testimony was also taken from the Assistant Director at
Ladera Linda Community Center regarding staff suggestions for Portuguese Bend
Fields improvements.
Written Correspondence: Community groups and individual citizens
provided written input for the Committee.
Homeowner's Associations: Homeowner's Associations were contacted
by mail, asking that park and recreation needs in the City be discussed at their
meetings and the information be forwarded to the City in writing or through
attendance at the public workshops.
Individual Contacts: Committee members solicited information from the
public on an individual basis.
Additionally considered in the Committee's deliberations were standards
established by the National Recreation and Park Association and those adopted in
Park Study ll as they related to the inventory of facilities and amenities present in
City and other agency owned parks and parklands.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Committee prepared the following recommendations for park develop-
ment in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The recommendations are prioritized as
follows:
Immediate: Those acquisitions and developments which should take place
as soon as financing is available.
Class A: Acquisitions or development projects which are recommended
to be accomplished within the next two years.
Class B: Acquisitions 'or development projects which are recommended
to be accomplished within the next five years.
Class C: Acquisitions and development which should be accomplished as
funding becomes available.
The Committee's recommendations were not classified within the priority
categories as they felt that Council should have the prerogative to select projects
from any of the classifications which would fit available funding or needs perceived
at the time funding became available.
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PARKS MASTER PLAN REVISION
CLASSIFICATION: IMMEDIATE
Acquire the Miraleste Elementary School Site from the Palos Verdes Pen-
insula Unified School District and develop it as a community park. Site
amenities should include:
a tot lot/play area
picnic tables
a recreation center (existing buildings if feasible)
a fenced turf area located away from P.V. Drive East
resurfacing the existing tennis courts
Narbonne Avenue Right -of -Way: g y: (Southern Lot) Delete from the Parks
Master Plan. Designate revenue from the sale of the lot for park development.
Develop a Senior Citizens Center at Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center.
Purchase the Portuguese Bend Fields site from the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Unified School District.
Develop an Educational Center at Point Vicente Interpretive Center.
°a * Install safety railing at the bluff edge along the trail easement across tract
39672 and provide for access to the trail from Vanderlip Park.
Install safety fencing just below the bluff at Del Cerro Park to restrict
access to the canyon below without blocking the view.
* Acquire the Shoreline County Park site from the County of Los Angeles
if it is declared surplus.
* Develop the Westmont Avenue Park site as a passive park, to open July,
1990.
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CLASSIFICATION: A
PORTUGUESE BEND FIELDS:
Add a permanent group picnic pavilion, shuffleboard courts
and horseshoe pits.
* Add barbecue pits near the picnic structure.
* Add water fountains and a water outlet only if a group picnic
shelter is constructed.
* Add a small building with public restrooms, office and storage
sirnilarto that being constructed at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park.
DEL CERRO PARK:
* Add a permanent restroom facility.
* Add a tot lot and play equipment.
* Add a pedestrian trail connecting
the bluff top area with the parking lot.
GRANDVIEW PARKSITE:
* Install a parking lot and provide for vehicular and pedestrian
access.
4 ABALONE COVE SHORELINE PARK
* lot accessing the picnic tables along
the bluff above Abalone Cave.
PT. VICENTE PARK/CIVIC CENTER AND INTERPRETIVE CENTER
* Build a municipal golf course at Point Vicente Park which will
wrap around existing and proposed park facilities and utilize
neighboring privately held property to give it the proper size to be
a championship course. Residents of Rancho Palos should be
given priority as to starting times and fees.
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* Add interpretive signage on the grounds at the Point
Vicente Interpretive Center.
* Obtain an agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard for
access to the lighthouse to conduct docent -led tours.
* Add irrigation, turf and fencing to the athletic field par-
tially completed at Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center.
CLASSIFICATION: B
POINT VICENTE PARKICIVIC CENTER:
* Add a public restroom facility.
* Construct two paddle tennis courts.
* Add pedestrian paths throughout the property.
* Construct a permanent amphitheater with tiered semi-
circular bench seating with backs.
LOWER HESSE PARK:
* Construct four to eight regulation tennis courts, perma-
nent restrooms and parking. The remainder of the area to be
landscaped as an open, passive greenbelt.
GRANDVIEW PARK:
* Improve into a cultivated, passive open space with a small
tot lot and restrooms and five to ten picnic sites in the bowl
below the bluff -top plateau.
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POLICIES,
GOALS, and
RECOMMENDATIONS
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CLASSIFICATION: C
LADERA LINDAIPORTUGUESE BEND FIELDS:
* Improve the middle and upper parking lots as needed.
Regrade and pave the access road between the lower
and middle parking lots.
* Add benches for casual seating facing the ocean.
Provide for landscaping as necessary
DEL CERRO PARK:
Add five to ten picnic tables near the grove of trees below
the bluff top area.
SWITCHBACKS.
Leave as natural open space.
ABALONE COVE SHORELINE PARK:
Defer all future development of Abalone Cove
Shoreline Park pending completion of the RDA project.
VANDERLIP PARK:
Leave as is.
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MISCELLANEOUS:
The Committee feels strongly that additional soccer facilities are needed in the
community and recommends that staff continue to explore the option of City
renovation of soccer fields on school grounds and providing maintenance of
selected existing fields in lieu of constructing new fields at much greater expense.
Miraleste High School is currently the only
facility on the eastside with a large public meeting
room, a public pool, a football field, track,
gymnsium, etc. Therefore, much recreation is
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provided to the community by Miraleste High
School which cannot be replaced. The future
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status of the school is uncertain atthis point, but
in the event it is closed and offered for sale by
the School District, the City should consider
purchase of at least some of the recreational
facilities located there. In the event the site is
offered for lease, the City should use its influ-
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ence to ensure that the lessee continues to
make the site's recreational facilities available
to the public.
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Parks Master Plan
Policies, Goals and Recommendations
I. POLICY: The City should attempt to preserve or acquire as
much open space as is practical.
A. GOAL: To continue to acquire available surplus public
lands.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Actively monitor the availability of surplus public
lands;
2. Prioritize available public lands as to those beneficial
to the Rancho Palos Verdes Park System;
3. Relate these lands to the financial means available
for acquisition;
4. Pursue acquisition of surplus lands through the
appropriate government agencies;
5. Continue negotiations with the Palos Verdes Penin-
sula Unified School District to acquire surplus school
sites in areas with parkland deficiencies. If sites are
purchased, provide the District a repurchase option;
6. Acquire Point Vicente Coast Guard site should it
become available.
E. GOAL: To preserve open space in the slide area through
regulatory measures.
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7. Continue zoning which provides for open space;
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3. Continue to seek arrangements with owners for
access and passive use of the area;
9 Determine the type and suitability of a park in the
coastal zone east of Inspiration Point.
C. GOAL: To acquire additional undeveloped parcels
within tracts and developed neighborhoods to be
used for local play areas and vest pocket parks which
may be developed at the option of the neighborhoods.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
10. Survey each neighborhood in the City and prepare
an inventory of suitable undeveloped lots within tracts;
11. Acquire desired parcels by means of donations;
12. Encourage local neighborhoods to develop this type
of park;
13. Encourage scout groups, garden clubs, neighbor-
hoods, or other community groups to `adopt' these
types of parks as on-going service projects;
14. Retain overall City responsibility for coordination of
volunteer and/or City maintenance;
15. Reserve the right to sell each parcel at a later date
should it become advisable.
ll. POLICY: The City should actively seek to influence the
development of recreation lands and facilities.
A. GOAL: To influence the development of public lands on
the Peninsula that are controlled by other public agencies.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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16. Identify and inventory these sites;
17. Maintain open channels of communication with those
jurisdictions having control of public lands within the
Peninsula;
18. Establish early involvement in any plans for develop—
ment;
19. Encourage the formation of a four -city recreation
coordinating committee, including representatives
from the various Parks and Recreation Commissions
or Committees and the Director of Recreation or a
representative from each agency.
20. Seek an arrangement with the County of Los Angeles
granting review rights over all County development of
lands within the City and the Peninsula, with partic-
ular emphasis on Palos Verdes Shoreline Park,
Friendship Park and South Coast Regional Park to be
located on the Peninsula landfill.
B. GOAL: To develop one active recreation site in the
Miraleste area of the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
21. Proceed with negotiations and feasibility study of
acquisition of the Miraleste Elementary School site
from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
School District;
22. If acquisition is successful, proceed with design of an
active recreation site in fiscal year 1989-90;
23. If feasible, continue the leases of the current tenants
on the site on a month-to-month basis to off -set the
cost of maintenance during the design process.
C. GOAL: To develop a passive recreation site on the
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Sanitation Districts' Westmont Avenue site.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
24. Finalize the contract with the Sanitation Districts by
September 5, 1989;
25. Begin construction by March 1, 1990;
26. Conduct dedication ceremony by July 1, 1990.
D. GOAL: To continue to ensure provision of adequate park
maintenance.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
27. Continueto follow established standards forprovision of
adequate park maintenance;
28. Continue to implement established controls on user
agreements to assure that areas are kept clean;
29. Continue to provide for user -fees in conformance with
established policies to offset the annual cost of
maintenance;
80. Continue to provide for park maintenance in the City's
annual budget.
E. GOAL: To provide appropriate access routes, park-
ing, landscaping, sanitation and utilities on park
sites.
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F. GOAL: To provide tennis courts in diverse locations
which meet the standards for courts per citizens
as provided by the National Recreation and Park
Association:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
31. Continue to utilize all existing courts available in
Rancho Palos Verdes and on the Peninsula; assist
with upgrade where needed; and coordinate and
plan the maintenance of courts with the school
district;
32. Consider courts for Hesse
Park as the
first new court project;
33. Work with developers in the
Coastal Zone to provide for
public access to courts;
34. Prohibit'lighted courts in_
areas where the lights
would cause adverse
visual impact;
35. Consider all private and public alternatives for
financing;
36, Implement `private development on public land'
policy where feasible;
37. Establish user -fee criteria where appropriate,
G. GOAL: To provide space for outdoor concerts,
stage performances, exhibits, carnivals, fairs, festi-
vals and other assemblages of people.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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38. Provide space for and construct an amphitheatre on
the Pt. Vicente/Civic Center Park site;
39. Continue to implement established criteria for identi
fied uses to provide for limited impact upon surround-
ing neighborhoods;
40. Continue to impose established user -fees to offset
the costs of maintenance of these areas.
H. GOAL: To provide picnic areas at various loca-
tions throughout the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
41. Continue to add picnic facilities at selected parks;
42. Develop an outdoor group barbeque facility, including
shelter and tables. Consider Portuguese Bend fields
as an appropriate site.
1. GOAL: To require green belts or other separations
between parks and residential areas to minimize
nuisance effect and enhance aesthetic appeal.
III. POLICY: The City should play a leading role in the develop-
ment of centers for cultural and community activities.
A. GOAL: To continue to support increasing use of
school facilities under the Civic Center Act.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
43. Continue to utilize all available public schools on the
Peninsula for recreational programs;
44. Contipub-to_irmplement usef-fee pro&ams on th.6se
sites'to offset the costs of. such 'use;- `
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44. Continue to implement user -fee programs on these
sites to offset the costs of such use;
45. Seek an arrangement with the School District to
provide for maintenance of selected District soccer
fields in lieu of constructing additional City fields. The
District to be responsible for providing adequate
watering of such fields.
B. GOAL: To support and gime priority to the estab-
lishment of one or more community centers.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
46. Seek to develop a senior citizen center -on the Pt.
Vicente Park/Civic Center Site. Give high priority to
acquisition of funding for the center from the Joslyn
Foundation;
47. Provide for community meeting places in the design
of a new city hail complex;
46. Continue to provide for community meeting places on
all park sites where appropriate in accordance with
the established policy;
49. Initiate immediate planning for an educational center
at Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center:
a. provide for display space for the
existing and expanded exhibits;
b. provide for a library/meeting room/
lounge for the docent organization;
C. provide adequate office space;
d. provide one or more classrooms for
educational programs;
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e. provide for a large multi-purpose room for
community functions, banquets and weddings;
f. provide for kitchen facilities;
g. provide adequate storage;
h. site the building to take the best advantage of
view and coastline access;
i. provide for a schedule of facility -use fees
which would offset the costs of operation and
maintenance of the facility;
j. convert the existing facility into a gift st,;
k. seek outside funding for design, construction
and equipment,from coastal developers,
Friends of Pt.Vicente Interpretive Center,
and State, Federal or private foundation
grants.
IV. POLICY: The City should continue to encourage and support
privately operated recreation facilities.
A. GOAL: To support the development and expansion
of private and commercial recreation facilities in areas
that do not significantly interfere with residential com-
munities.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
50. Declare an open invitation to receive proposals from
private and commercial developers for development
of needed recreational amenities on public lands in
accordance with the adopted 'Private Development
on Public Lands' policy;
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51. Establish criteria for such facilities which will assure
their aesthetic and functional value to the community;
52. Provide for priority or reduced fee usage for residents
of Rancho Palos Verdes.
V. POLICY: The City should develop plans to preserve natural,
geographical, archaeological, historical, and other unique
sites.
A. GOAL: To inventory these sites.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
3:.. Undertake identification of these sites and write a
Wpopsis of the significance of each along with rec-
ommendations for its preservation;
54, initiate a City ordinance to protect unique geological
and archaeological sites from de-secration-and--
vandalism. Y
B. GOAL: Designate unique sites.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
55. Except archaeological sites, provide markers, walk-
ways, signs, etc., which would enable the public to
view, yet realize and appreciate the significance of
what the site represents;
56. Encourage civic groups to undertake site designation
as a service project.
C. GOAL: To institute special ordinances to prevent
construction on or destruction of these sites.
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D. GOAL: To acquire first right of purchase of these sites.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
59. Determine ownership and open negotiations for
donation or purchase of selected sites;
60. Continue work with the Wallace Radio Ranch 1=oun--
dation to complete the development of a commemo-
rative park and museum on the Wallace Antenna
Farm property.
E. GOAL: To develop roadside stops at scenic sites.
61. Work with developers in the coastal zone to provide
for vista points with safe access;
62. Review each proposed tract map to determine feasi-
bility of vista points and provide for them;
63. Include in the development of all City parklands provi-
sions for vista points.
CJI. POLICY: The City should improve transportation options by
developing a system of trails and paths.
A. GOAL: To develop foot and bicycle pathways linking
neighborhoods with shopping areas, schools and rec-
reational sites.
B. GOAL: To develop bicycle, jogging and footpaths
along the coastline.
C. GOAL: To develop hiking trails or paths in the City
to provide for access where the terrain is rugged.
D. GOAL: To develop equestrian trails that link with
those in other Peninsula cities.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
62. Coordinate the Parks and Recreation Goals with the
General Plan and the Coastal Specific Plan;
63. Continue work by the Trails Committee to develop the
City's Trails Network Plan including;
a. siting of trails segments for pedestrian,
equestrian, bicyclist and mountain bicyclist;
b. recommend trail development standards;
C. a priority listing of trails segments;
d. development of an implementation process;
e. development of a safety and signage program;
f. development of maintenance standards;
9. proposals for funding options and resources
for construction and maintenance of trails.
64. Provide for tract map review on each development
project by the Trails Committee to site appropriate
trail amenities and easements;
65. Provide for development of trails across new tracts as
conditions of approval;
66. Integrate recommended bicycle path construction
with new road construction;
67. Coordinate linkage of bicycle paths and trails with
other Peninsula cities;
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68. Establish protective measures at all points of trail or
pathway access which will protect the marine,
geologic and historic environments;
69. Retain equestrian trails in areas that are appropriately
zoned, and on trails which connect equestrian zones;
70. Seek funding for trails development from all available
appropriate resources.
VII. POLICY: The City should use various sources for funding the
acquisition and operation of parks and recreation lands and
facilities.
A. GOAL: To establish and use specific revenue resources
for development of parks and recreation facilities.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
71. Continue to designate revenue from the Environ-
mental Excise Tax Fund for the exclusive purpose
of parks development;
72. Utilize coastal in lieu fees where appropriate for the
development of parks in the coastal zone;
73. Continue to designate surplus revenue from Abalone
Cove Shoreline Park fees to provide for development
of that site;
74. Continue to designate Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center
gift shop net profit for development, enhancement
and repairs to the exhibits.
B. GOAL: To require builders and developers to provide
lands or funds for the acquisition of lands.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
76. Obtain suitable land in preference to funds in the
application of the Quimby Act.
C. GOAL: To be consistent in seeking outside funding
for the development of parks and recreation lands and
facilities.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
76. Monitor actively the availability of suitable grant
funding from Federal, State, County, Local and
private foundation resources;
77. Assign a member of the Recreation and Parks staff to
research and prepare applications for grants.
D. GOAL: To encourage gifts of land, money and
equipment for parks and recreation use.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
78. Continue to seek financial assistance from local chari-
table, civic and special interest organizations for the
development and maintenance of parks and recrea-
tion facilities and programs;
79. Update the `gifts for parks' program and re -issue the
brochure during fiscal year 1989-90.
E. GOAL: To charge user -fees for the use of recreation
facilities and programs where practical, appropriate
and fair.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
80. Revise the `Facility Use Policy and l=ee Schedule'
during fiscal year 1989-90 and bi-annually thereafter.
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81. Complete a fiscal analysis of Recreation Program
fees and expenditures and revise formulas, class
offerings, and pay rates as appropriate to increase reve-
nue during fiscal year 1989-90.
Vill. POLICY: The City should continue to a) encourage developers
and landholders to preserve land as open space; and b) encour-
age developers and landholders to include land for recreational
use in their development plans.
IX. POLICY: The City should encourage local citizens to participate
to the maximum extent possible in the planning, development,
maintenance and operation of recreation lands and facilities and
programs.
A. GOAL: To utilize the resources and talents of commu-
nity organizations and local citizens in the planning,
development, maintenance and operation of recreation
lands, facilities and programs.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
82. Re-establish a Recreation and Parks Committee to:
a. serve as an advisory body to the City Council
on matters of Park Planning;
b. consider those items referred to the Committee
by the City Council or staff;
C. provide for a public forum for the City Council
in matters involving park development and
related issues;
d. review, comment and recommend on Capital
Improvement Programs pertaining to parks
and recreation facilities;
e. provide for reviews of proposed developments
for the determination of parkland dedication.
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83. Continue to develop appropriate organizations affili-
ated with the Department of Recreation and Parks to
provide volunteer opportunities which will enhance
programs, facilities and the ability to acquire lands,
develop and maintain facilities and maintain and
expand programs;
84. Establish parks and recreation ad hoc committees
throughout the community to assist with park and
recreation planning as appropriate.
X. POLICY: The City should support all methods at its disposal to
provide for the beautification of public places.
A. GOAL: To establish and implement an "Art in Public
Places Program" by February 1, 1990.
B: GOAL: To seek revenue resources outside the City
budget to provide for art in public places.
C GOAL: To set as conditions_ for majour developments,
the installation of art in -public places. a
XI. POLICY: The city shall have a separate and distinct Recreation
and Parks Department.
MISSION: It shall be the purpose of the Department of Recreation
and Parks to develop and implement recreation programs, facili-
ties, and activities focusing on the pursuit of a meaningful use of
leisure time and the improvement of the quality of fife for all resi-
dents of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes
Peninsula.
A. GOAL: To practice and communicate the philosophy
that recreation means any activity, voluntarily engaged
in, which allows for the education, entertainment, and
physical, mental, cultural or moral development of any
participant or observer which leads to an advanced
feeling of self-worth.
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B. GOAL: To develop continuous and expanding programs
which are responsive to the needs and desires of the commu-
nity, and provide both structured and drop-in programs for all
ages in as many areas of interest as possible; at the same time
providing for those who wish to avail themselves of City facilities
on a self-directed basis.
C. GOAL: To develop, expand, change, curtail or eliminate
operations to provide equal recreation opportunities for all
citizens of Rancho Palos Verdes.
D. GOAL: To participate in the process of facility development
to provide those which are properly designed for the proposed
use; aesthetically pleasing; cost efficient; and provide for
effective and responsible stewardship of public funds.
E. GOAL: To keep abreast of trends and changes that affect
the level of service and type of programming and facility needs.
F. GOAL: To be sensitive to and cooperative with other service
providing agencies to avoid duplication of effort and ensure
maximum public benefit.
G. GOAL: To establish and maintain `user-friendly'policies,
practices and procedures that afford the public a maximum
opportunity for enjoyment of City facilities and programs
while providing for the most effective management of facilities
and personnel.
H. GOAL: To be constantly aware of pending legislation and
make recommendations to the City Council to support or
oppose those which would impact Park and Recreation
opportunities in the City.
I. GOAL: To conduct the Department's business in a manner
which will provide recognition as a highly ethical and respon-
sible organization among employees, taxpayers, suppliers,
governmental and private agencies, the press and the public.
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J. GOAL: To actively seek new ways to reduce operating
expenses, and to monitor constantly and consistently
revenues and expenditures to prevent deficit spending.
K. GOAL: To provide a consistent vehicle for expanded
services by seeking opportunities for joint ventures with other
agencies.
L. GOAL: To maintain an operating climate that will attract
and retain the most qualified and competent of employees and
contribute to their continuing growth and commitment to the
citizens of Rancho Palos Verdes and to the Recreation
Profession.
M. GOAL: To develop and provide continuing training and
evaluation to provide for the optimum development of
department personnel.
N. GOAL: To foster a climate wherein innovation is an accept-
able and encouraged practice, and staff is recognized and
rewarded for their contributions to the quality of life of the
residents of Rancho Palos Verdes.
O. GOAL: To provide a consistent and effective risk manage-
ment system for participants and employees alike.
P. GOAL: To provide a cooperative environment with other
City Departments to positively affect park development, main-
tenance and operations.
C�. GOAL: To provide a ready resource for assistance in all
aspects of the delivery of City services and programs.
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CITY
PARKS, and
PARKLAND
DESCRIPTIONS
Appendix A-30
ABALONE
COVE
SHORELINE
PARK
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South and
features two beaches (Abalone and Sacred Coves), tidepools, bluff top viewing
areas and trails crisscrossing the area. The park contains a State Ecological
Preserve and taking of protected animals and marinelife is prohibited. Abalone
Cove Beach is staffed by a lifeguard year -around.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Size: 80 acres (10 developed)
100,000 square feet of tidepools, 6681 linear feet of
beach front. Abalone Cove Beach: 36.84 acres, Sacred
Cove: 39.55 acres.
Orientation: South facing
Slopes: Steep bluffs in some areas
Access: Direct access to parking lot off of Palos Verdes Dr. South.
Access to Abalone Cove Beach is by a long trail from the
parking lot. To access Sacred Cove, users must walk
along Palos Verdes Drive South to one of two trails be-
tween Portuguese and Inspiration Points.
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Vegetation: Native with limited introduced vegetation.
Views: Spectacular ocean and island views.
Utilities: Available
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS (1989): Lifeguard station, parking lot, chemical
toilets, ticket booth, pre-school building, play equipment
and covered patio.
OWNER: City of Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency.
Transferred to the RDA as a part of the 1988 Horan
Lawsuit settlement.
ACQUISITION COST: $0
FY 1989-90 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: Installation of safety railing on the
bluff tops above Abalone Cove and around Portuguese
Point; construction of twenty picnic pads, five to be handi-
capped accessible; entry sign and landscaping; entry
building with office, restrooms, and storage facilities; and
enlargement of the parking lot by seventy spaces.
$137,000 Abalone Cove Revenues
100,000 E.E.T. Fund
COST: $237,000 Approved April 18, 1989
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES:
Classification A: Pave paths from the parking lot
accessing the picnic tables along the bluf.
Defer all other future development pending completion of
the RDA project.
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Appendix A-32
CLOVERCLIFF PARK
Ciovercliff Park, located at 28801 Golden
Meadow Drive, is a .17 acre vest pocket,
passive park. The land was donated to the
City by Mr. and Mrs. Chet Mackiewicz and
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gehds in June, 1978.
The Mackeiwicz's and Gehris'
envisioned a landscaped park where
residents could enjoy the neighbor-
hood in a peaceful setting.
Clovercliff was developed by the City in
1983 and dedication ceremonies were
held on March 24, 1984.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Orientation: East -west axis
Slopes: To the west
Access: Public streets on east side.
Vegetation: Landscaped in low maintenance plantings with seating
available on large rocks.
Views: Distant ocean view
Utilities: Available
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS (1989) Path, landscaping, irrigation
COST: Acquisition: $0 Construction: $19,500 (1983)
OWNER: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CONSTRAINTS: Deeds limit amenities to walkways and benches.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES: No changes or additions.
Appendix A-33
DEL CERRO PARK
Del Cerro Park, located at #2 Park
Place at the terminus of Crenshaw
Boulevard, is a 4.5 acre passive park
with outstanding vistas and limited
activities.
The site was acquired at no cost from
the Federal Government when the radar
installation, previously located there, was
declared surplus.
The land at Del Cerro Park was
originally inhabited by Gabrielino Indians, who had temporary encampments
there during part of the year. The Indians left behind stone tools, abalone and
other shells, beads and the skeletal remains of one of their members. Artifacts
from this site are in possession of the City and some may be seen at Pt. Vicente
Interpretive Center.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIO:
Orientation: North -south axis
Slopes: Flat play area, sloping to a sweeping bluff top
Access: Access road onto the site from a major boulevard
which now dead -ends near the site.
Vegetation: Landscaped, turf and trees
Views: Panoramic views of canyons, agriculture, coastal
headlands, ocean, and offshore islands.
Utilities: Available
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Appendix A-34
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS: Parking lot, landscaping, and irrigation system.
COST: Acquisition: $0
Improvements: $39,400 (1983 cost)
OWNER: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CONSTRAINTS: Park only (terms of title); limited parking.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES:
Classification: Immediate Safety fencing just below the bluff to restrict
access to the canyon below without blocking
the view.
Classification: A Permanent restroom facility
Tot .lot and play: equipment
Pedestrian trail connecting'tt a bluff wi -h the
parking lot
Classification: C Five to ten picnic tables near the grove of
trees below the blufftop area.
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Appendix A-35
EASTVIEW PARK
Eastview Park, at 1700 Westmont Avenue, is a 9.9 acre undeveloped parcel of
land owned by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. The parcel is zoned
for recreation use.
The City has signed a long-term lease with the Sanitation Districts. Plans for the
park have been drawn after much community discussion and input. Construction
on the park is scheduled to begin in March, 1990, with a projected dedication
date of July 1, 1990.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Orientation: North frontage on Westmont Drive just east of
Western Avenue.
Slopes: The site is fairly level with Westmont for first 150'-
250' then site steps up and has a gentle slope
upward along the west and south sides. At south
and west property lines is a fairly steep slope back
up to adjoining properties.
Access: From Westmont, existing gated access
Vegetation: Imported plantings along fence line surrounding
the property, some trees.
Views: None
Utilities: Available
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS: None
OWNER:
CONSTRAINTS:
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
Area set aside for access to the outfall
tunnels beneath the site. The terms of
the lease agreement provide for
cancellation of the lease in the event the
Sanitation Districts must have access
to the tunnels for repairs.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES:
Children's playground, permanent rest-
room, jogging path,picnic facilities,
landscaping and irrigation, and an off-
street parking lot.
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Appendix A-36
FRED HESSE JR.
COMMUNITY
PARK
Fred Hesse, Jr. Community Park
is located at 29301 Hawthorne
Boulevard, and is designated
an active park. This former
High School Site was purchased
from the Palos Verdes Penin-
sula Unified School District in
1977.
The facility is named to honor Fred Hesse, Jr. who, even though a resident of Rolling
Hills, was active in the incorporation efforts of Rancho Palos Verdes.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Size: 29.4 acres total, 10.4 acres developed.
Orientation: East -west axis
Slopes: Gentle with major grade change between the upper
and lower areas.
Access: 800' frontage along Hawthorne Blvd. There is an
additional point of entry on Locklenna Lane.
Vegetation: Ten fully landscaped acres. Plantings are of drought
tolerant, low maintenance performance species. Four
acres of manicured turf.
Views: Distant sweeping ocean view
Utilities: Power lines along Hawthorne Blvd.
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS (1989): 10 acres developed with par
course, Community Building, playing
fields, play equipment, restrooms
and parking lot.
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Appendix A-37
COST. Acquisition $ 1,500,000
Development 3,890,773
Total $5,390,773
OWNER: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CONSTRAINTS: Parcel "4" (c) was purchased with Federal Land and
Water grant monies.Development is limited to park use.
Development will impact housing along the northern
property line. An embankment protects some lots
slightly. A steep slope divides the site into two parts.
The site has been a designated Palos Verdes Blue
Butterfly habitat.-
FUTURE
abitat:
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES:
Classification: B On Lower Hesse, construct four to eight regula-
tion tennis courts, permanent restrooms and
parking. The remainder of the area is to be
landscaped as a passive, open greenbelt.
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Appendix A-38
GRANDVIEW PARK
Grandview Park is located at 6000 Ironwood Street and has been designated a
passive site. The. seventeen acre, former intermediate school site, was pur-
chased from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Size:
Orientation:
Slopes:
Access
Vegetation:
Views
Utilities:
17 acres
Hilltop and
south -facing bowl
5-6 acres of flat
area; falls off
steeply on three
sides.
8th' frontage on arterial between two lots. Dirt road onto,
the site from western parking. lot.--
Natural
ot.-
Natural
Excellent views of golf course and greenbelt, inland
toward Los Angeles, coastline and ocean.
Power lines along swale parallel to western parking lot.
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS: (1989) None
OWNER: City of Rancho Palos Verdes - fee title/from Palos
Verdes Unified School District.
CONSTRAINTS: Parking lot ends at base of swales, so that swales
cannot be filled to create more usable flat areas
on the east. Only one very narrow point of entry from
Montemalaga Drive. Development of the site may
impact adjacent housing, particularly those fronting on
Montemalaga Drive. However, grading the hilltop will
possibly improve their views.
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ACQUISITION COST: $175,000
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES:
Classification: A Install a parking lot and provide for vehicular
and pedestrian access.
Classificaton: B Improve into a cultivated, passive open space
with a small tot lot, restrooms and five to ten
picnic sites. (tables and pads) in the bowl
below.the plateau.
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Appendix A-40
LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER
Ladera Linda Community Center
is located at 32201 Forrestal Drive.
This former elementary school is
designated an Active/Community
Park. The property was purchased
from the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Unified School District after much
community involvement and input.
Payment for the site included a
trade of the Loma Del Mar School
Site previously purchased by the
City and cash paid over a three
year period. Purchase was com-
pleted in fiscal year 1985-86.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Size: 11 acres
Orientation: Northwest -southeast
Slopes: Stepped areas
Access: Frontage and access on Forrestal Drive
Vegetation: Landscaped
Views: Excellent views of the cliff face, hillsides, coastline,
and ocean.
Utilities: Available
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS (1989): Classrooms, playground, restrooms,
parking lot, paddle tennis courts, par course, bas-
ketball courts, soccer and softball fields. Some of
the property is leased for commercial satellite dish
antennae and telephone
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Appendix A-41
Ladera Linda Community Center is the home
of the "Discovery Room". This unique area
features live and static exhibits of local flora,
fauna and historic information. A cooperative
program with the Los Angeles County Museum
of history provides for special, 'on -loan'
exhbits from their extensive collection.
Staff and volunteers provide educational pro-
grams on-site and in local hills and canyons for
a large variety of school and youth groups.
OWNER: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CONSTRAINTS: Existing development
ACQUISITION COST: $730,000
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES.:
Classification: C Improve the middle and upper parking lots as
needed. Regrade and pave the access road
between the lower and middle parking lots.
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Appendix A-42
MARTINGALE TRAILHEAD PARK
Martingale Trailhead Park,_ located at 22, Martingale Drive, is a 1.2 acre site. The
park was constructed in 1989. It provides for access to a trails system serving the
cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates: Both hikers
and equestrians utilize this park.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Orientation:
Slopes:
Vegetation:
View:
Utilities:
Northwest
Flat area fronting 177
the drive, sloping
steeply into the
canyon at the rear of the property.
Oleanders, California Pepper Tree and native plants.
Canyons and hillsides
None
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS: Landscaping; a tri -level drinking fountain which
serves horses, humans and small animals; a mounting
block, seating rock and California Pepper Tree.
OWNER: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CONSTRAINTS: None
COSTS: Acquisition: $48,700 in 1978
Development $ 5,000
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES: None
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POINT VICENTE PARK
Point. Vicente Park is a regional
recreation facility located on a
former Nike Missle Base and rifle
range. Point Vicente Park/Civic
Center is located. at 30940
Hawthome Boulevard.. Point
Vicente Interpretive Center is
located at 31`501 Palos Verde
Drive West Although originally
designated Pt. Vicente Paris, the
two areas are now treated independently.
The Interpretive Center site totals twenty eight acres, ten of which have been devel-
oped. The property is leased from the County of Los Angeles Department of
Beaches and Harbors for a fifty-five year period.
Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center occupies seventy one acres. Eight and one quarter
acres were purchased outright for a Civic Center. The remaining acreage was
deeded to the City at no charge in 1977 by the Federal Government after the Nike
Site had been declared surplus property.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Size: Interpretive Center 28 acres
Pt. Vicente Park 62.75 acres
Civic Center 8.25 acres
Total 99 acres
Orientation: Primarily south-west to south-east facing slopes.
The northernmost area of the site east of Palos
Verdes Drive West faces northwest.
Slopes: Extremely steep slopes and seacliffs account for
50% of the total area of both sites. A relatively
flat hilltop at Pt. Vicente/Civic Center is
accessible from Hawthorne Blvd.
Vegetation: Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center is landscaped in
low maintenance, drought tolerant plantings, intro-
duced trees and limited turf areas. A California
Native Plant exhibit is also present.
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Appendix A-44
Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center has limited plantings
consisting of introduced trees and shrubs and a
small turf area. Native cacti and other natural
plants are present throughout the undeveloped
portions of the site.
Views: Panoramic ocean/island views are visible from- all
parts of the site. Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center
has dramatic cliff, cove, shoreline, headland and
island views. The Interpretive Center is an ideal
location for viewing the migration of the Pacific
Gray whale, October thru April each year.
Utilities: Available
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS (1989) --Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Centex:
Tennis courts, grassy quad area, helicPter pad
used for model helicopter port. A multi-purpose
athletic field is partially completed.
Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center:
Museum, trails, picnic and vista areas, land-
scaping, turf areas, restrooms and parking lots.
OWNER: Interpretive Center: The land is owned by the
County of Los Angeles Department of Beaches
and Harbors. Improvements are City owned,
Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center: City of RPV
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Appendix A-45
CONSTRAINTS: Park use only, program of utilization must be
approved by the National Park Service, (except
civic center land) under the terms of the deed and
lease. Steep slopes are present on the Pt.
Vicente Park/Civic Center site. The climate is
damper and foggier than elsewhere on the Peninsula.
ACQUISITION COSTS: $0 (formerly Federally owned)
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES: Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center
Classification: Immediate Develop a senior citizens center.
Classification: A
Add irrigation, turf, and fencing to the par-
tially completed athletic field.
Classification: B
Add a public restroom facility;
Construct two paddle tennis courts;
Add pedestrian paths throughout the
property. Construct a permanent amphi-
theatre with tiered, semi -circular bench
seating with backs.
Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center
Classification A:
Develop an educational center, add interp-
retive signage; and obtain an agreement
with the U.S. Coast Guard for access to
the lighthouse to conduct docent led tours.
On Both Sites:
Build a municipal golf course which will
wrap around existing and proposed park
facilities and utilize neighboring privately
held property to give it the proper size to be
a championship course. Rancho Palos
Verdes residents should be given priority as
to starting times and fees.
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Appendix A-46
PORTUGUESE BEND FIELDS
The Portuguese Bend Fields
are located at 32201 Forrestal
Drive and are functionally at-
tached to Ladera Linda Com-
munity Center. The 21.9 acre
facility is designated an active
site and features softball and
soccer as well as major spe-
cial events and corporate pic-
nics.
The acreage is the property
of the Palos Verdes Penin-
sula Unified School District and has been held by the City under a lease whose
terms ran through 1991. The City was notified in 1988 that the District had de-
clared the property surplus and was exercising the cancellation clause present in
the lease. The City currently continues to utilize the property, and is in discus-
sions with the District to purchase the property.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Size: 21.9 acres
Orientation: Facing south-west
Slopes: Fiat, graded terraces bounded by steep sides.
Access: Marginally surfaced road leading to the playing
fields from Intrepid Drive. The main access point
is at the upper terrace to the north end of Forres-
tal Drive through a security gate. Pedestrian
access is available from Ladera Linda Community
Center.
Vegetation: Turf and some native plantings
Views: Excellent 360 degree views of cliff face, flanking
hillsides, coastline, Long Point, ocean, and off-
shore islands.
Utilities: Available
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS (1989): Softball diamond, backstop and dugouts;
soccer fields with permanent and practice goals,
irrigation system, portable restroom facilities and
parking lot.
OWNER: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
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Appendix A-47
CONSTRAINTS: Lease through 1991 with 30 day cancellation
clause. Cancellation clause has been exercised.
Wind - which is mitigated to some extent by uphill
Cliffs.
ACQUISITION COST: To be determined.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES:
Classification: Immediate Purchase this site from the Palos Verdes Penin-
sula Unified School District.
Classification: A Add a permanent group picnic pavilion, shuf-
fleboard courts and horseshoe pits; add barbecue
pits near picnic structure; add water fountains and
water outlet only if group picnic shelter is
constructed; add a small building with public
restrooms, office and storage similar to that being
constructed at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park.
Classification: C
Add benches for casual seating facing the ocean;
provide for landscaping as necessary.
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Appendix A-48
RANCHO PALOS VERDES PARK
Rancho Palos Verdes Park is an eleven acre neighborhood park located at
30359 Hawthorne Boulevard. The park was constructed during 1968 and 1969
by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. Upon the in-
corporation of the City, title to the park was transferred to the City.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Orientation: East -west
Slopes: Graded terraces
Access: Driveway access
and frontage on
Hawthorne
Boulevard.
Vegetation: Landscaped: im-
ported trees, low
maintenance
plantings, turf.
Views: Excellent ocean views.
Utilities: Available
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS (1989):Community building, play equipment, picnic
and grassy areas, restrooms, parking lot, and
baseball diamond.
OWNER: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CONSTRAINTS: Park only (deed restriction) and limited parking.
ACQUISITION COST: $0
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES: None
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Appendix A-49
"SWITCHBACKS"
The Switchbacks are located on the inland side of Palos Verdes Drive South,
flanking Palos Verdes Drive East. This 94.15 acres of land was acquired in
satisfaction of the Quimby Act.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Orientation: South facing
Slopes: Steep
Access: Informal pullouts off Palos Verdes Drive East
which bisects property
Vegetation: Native
Views: . Spectacular ocean and island views
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS (1989): None
CONSTRAINTS: Unstable land, open space hazard zoning, limited
access.
ACQUISITION COST: $0
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES: Leave as natural open space.
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Appendix A-50
FRANK A. VANDERLIP, SR. PARK
Frank A. Vanderlip, Sr. Park is a
.48 acre passive/view park lo-
cated at 6500 Seacove. The
park was constructed in satis-
faction of the Quimby Act in con-
junction with a development
located across Seacove.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Size: .48 Acres
Orientation: north south axis
Slopes: Flat with steep bluff
Access: Between two lots, adjacent to wide residential
street
Landscaped: Low maintenance vegetation, no turf
Views: Ocean, headlands and island views
Utilities: Available
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS: Bike path, benches, railing, landscape improve-
ments and irrigation system
COST: $100,000+ (by developer)
OWNER: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CONSTRAINTS: Park only (Quimby); no on-site parking
ACQUISITION COST: $0
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES: Install safety railing at the bluff edge
along the trail easement across Tract 39672 and
provide for access from Vanderlip Park.
Appendix A-51
DON C. WALLACE RADIO RANCH MUSEUM
The Don C. Wallace Radio Ranch Museum will be located on the site of
Mr. Wallace's former radio antenna farm, near the corner of Armaga
Springs Road and Highridge. The site wasthe location of the mostfamous
amateur radio station in the world; the World War II Pacific Theatre news
was received there. This area of the Palos Verdes hills is coveted by many
radio services as a base to reach California, the USA, and the world.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Size:
Orientation:
Access:
Vegetation:
Views:
Utilities:
32,000 square feet
East west axis
Access road from Armaga
Springs Road
None
Coastal views will be partially blocked by adjacent
development.
Available
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS: None
COST: Acquisition: $0 (Quimby funds)
OWNER: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CONSTRAINTS: Development of museum hinges upon Wallace
Museum Foundation success at fund raising for
development, operation, and maintenance costs
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES: Unspecified
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Appendix A-52
PRESENT PARK SITES
Developed:
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PARKLANDS INVENTORY
Total
Acres
Developed Type
Acres
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
80.00
10.00
R/A
Clovercliff Park
.17
.17
V/P
Del Cerro Park
4.50
4.50
N/P
Hesse Park
29.40
10.40
C/A
Ladera Linda Community Center
11.40
11.40
C/A
Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center
28.00
10.00
R/A
Portuguese Send Athletic Fields
22.00
11.00
C/A
Rancho Palos Verdes Park
11.00
11.00
C/A
Vanderlip Park
.48
.48
N/P
Total Acreage
186.95
68.95
Future Park Sites: (City owned or leased)
Grandview Park
17.00
N/P
Landslide Area
54.00
O
Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center
65.00+6
6.00
R/A
Eastview Park
9.90
N/P
Switchbacks (P.V. Drive East)
94.15
O
Total Acreage
240.05+6
6.00
Total City Owned Acreage
417.45+6
74.95
Park Sites Owned and Operated by Other Agencies in R. P. V.
Friendship Park (L.A. County)
105.00
2.00
R/P
Los Verdes Golf Course (L.A. County)
165.00
165.00
R/A
Pt. Vicente Fishing Access
10.50
10.50
R/P
Shoreline Park Site
72.00
O
Total Acreage
352.50
177.50
Grand Total in RPV
769.95
252.45
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Abalone Cave Shoreline Park
E
5970 P.V. Drive South
X
X
X
200
X
20
X
377-1222
Del Cerro Park
r2 Park Place
X
X
X
X
X
20
X
X
5-10
X
l astview Park
X
X
I
X
X
X
X
TBD
X
Westmont Drive
I
Fred Hesse Park - lower
29301 Hawthome Blvd.
X
X
X
4-8
541-5114
Grandview Park
X
IX
X
X
X
5-10
)(
00 Ironwood Street
Martingale Trailhead Park
X
X
X
Martingale Drive
Miraleste Elementary School Site j
X
X
X
I
X
X
X I
TBD
I X
2
Via Ccncca '
Point Vicente Interpretive Center
31501 P. V. Drive West
X
X
X
X
X
100
X
11
X
37r-5370
Point Vicente Park/Civic Center
I
1
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'0940 Hawmame Elva
X
X
X
X
X50
X
X
2
X
X
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Portuguese Bend Field
32201 Forrestal Drive
X
X
X
300
X
X
3
541-7073
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This reoresents future developments/additions to be made to the oarxs listed cs perthe Parks Master!
hose ocrKS DoT listea above will remcin as They are.
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Appendix A-56
appendix 1
NEEDS
ASSESSMENT
SURVEY
Appendix A-57
NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY
CONCLUSIONS
The results of the survey provides the City with valuable information
from which to continue its efforts to meet the recreation needs of the community. In
general the results indicated an evenly distributed response level from all regions
(east, west, coastal). Of those responding, the demographics suggest that the
citizenry is predominantly Caucasian, very well educated, and have resided in the
community for more than fifteen years. The demographics also suggest an adult
community with very few pre-school aged children.
The respondents show a great interest in the need for public recrea-
tion and parks facilities. Improvements and maintenance of beach access and
ocean vistas are strongly desired. Walking, jogging, and hiking trails are most
actively used and considered most'highly desirable' when asked what kind of trails
the City should provide.
The majority of respondents feit the funding for a trails system. -should
come frown Federal and State grants, and a combination of `she City organized
groups, Homeowners' Associations and user's permit fees should be used to
maintain them.
The survey suggests minimal park development and improvements.
A passive environment seems most desirable. Lower Hesse Park received the
highest ranking for park site development with landscaping and picnic facilities as
the highest ranked improvements.
School sites declared surplus should be acquired by the City for use
as recreation sites. Developers in the coastal zone should work with the City Council
in order to provide recreation facilities.
The residents of the City appeared to be quite pleased with the existing
park and trail system, and their use shows this. Development, however, should be
limited with beach access, ocean vistas, walking, jogging, and hiking trails given the
highest priorities.
Appendix A-58
NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY
RESULTS
RANKING OF AMENITIES: Twenty-six amenities were listed in the survey.
Respondents were asked to rate them very important, somewhat important,
unimportant or no opinion. The listing below is ranked with the amenity receiving
the greatest number of veryimportant responses at the top. The factors shown are
A: number of very important responses; A&B, total number of very important and
somewhat important responses; C: number of those responding unimportant, and
D: total number of those who eitherresponded no opinion orfailed to respond at all.
The figures have been rounded off to the nearest whole number.
AMENITY
A
A/B
C
D
Ocean Vistas
638
851
120
173
Beach Access
610
843
151
151
Family Picnic Facilities
341
752
203
189
Tennis Courts
339
649
280
215
Nature Center
331
737
180
227
Tot Lots/Playground Equipment
318
593
293
258
Senior Citizen Center
314
694
218
78
Recreation Centers/Buildings
267
681
224
239
Outdoor Pool
248
506
412
226
Indoor Pool
248
492
436
216
Golf Courses
234
466
445
233
Soccer Fields
213
510
350
284
Softball Diamonds
189
525
342
277
Group Picnic Facilities
178
518
376
256
Gymnasium
177
459
411
274
Horseback Riding Facilities
172
401
475
268
Baseball Diamonds
171
483
376
285
Paddle Tennis Courts
157
427
444
273
Athletic Field Lighting
152
366
482
296
Fishing Access
132
359
497
288
Amphitheatre
114
318
415
311
Overnight Camping/Youth
71
277
564
303
Overnight Camping/Individuals
69
188
666
290
Lawn Bowling
60
282
541
321
Shuffleboard
47
279
535
330
Archery Range
38
224
590
330
Appendix A-59
-
40.
Portuguese Bend Athletic Fields
-
41. How many times during the past year
43. How many times during the past year
have you visited this site?
have you visited this site?
6
°70
A. Bleachers 30
°70
46.2
% A. 0 times
529
1 v . 6
%
B. Restroom 190
%
12.0
% B. 1-5 times
137
4.5
°'°
C. K - League soccer field
51
2.4
w° C. 6-10 times
27
10.8
%
D. Family picnic facilities
123
2.6
% D. 11 and over
30
3.3
%
E- Group picnic shelter
38
25.8
°�° E. Unaware of facility
295
62.2
°%0
No response
712
11.0
% No response
126
-
42.
Point Vicente Interpretive Center
43. How many times during the past year
have you visited this site?
have you visited this site?
r. 8
18.0
°70
A. Educational building
206
23.2
°7° A. 0 times
265
8.7
%
B. Art in the park (whale sculpture)
99
48.0
%B. 1-5 times
549
14.2
°'°
C. Group picnic facilities
163
11.5
al° C. 6-10 times
131
13.3
0*
D. Amphitheatre
152
6.0
% D. 11 and over
69
10.5
°%
E. Community center
120
3 ' 7
ern E. Unaware of facility
42
3-9.3
W°
No r CSNonse
404
7' 7
No r�-sponse
88
46.
Point Vicente Park/Civic Center
47. Point Vicente Park/Civic Center
8 .0
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44.
Point Vicente Park/Civic Center
45. How many times during the past year
have you visited this site?
have you visited this site?
r. 8
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A. Restroom
284
3 3.5
0110 A. 0 times
383
2
°
B. Soccer/baseball field
48
37.7
%B. 1-5 times
431
7
0/°
C. Group picnic facilities
77
5.9
%C. 6-10 times
67
9.0
%
D. Amphitheatre
103
3.6
%D. 11 and over
%E.
41
10.1
a°
E. Community center
115
8.5
Unaware of facility
97
45.2
°70
i !o rnsponse
517
10.9
°70 1 to resnons(�-
125
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46.
Point Vicente Park/Civic Center
47. Point Vicente Park/Civic Center
8 .0
A. Tot lot/playground equipment
14.6
`7°A. Racquetball/handball
9.5
°°
B. Landscaping
13.5
TO. Additional tennis courts
11.7
'70
C. Picnic/vista areas
10-1
% Pay lighting for tennis courts
7.2
%0
D. Overnight youth camping facility
6.0
'`D. Paddle tennis courts
19.0
5,0
E. Mature trails
55.9
% No response
44.7
70
No response
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48.
Rancho Palos Verdes Park
49. How many times during the past year
have you visited this site?
16.3
'7°
A. Add barbecues
187
32.2
°'° A. 0 times
368
7.2
%
B. Enlarge building
82
3 5 ,1
170 B. 1-5 times
402
44.2
a
j°
C. Leave as is
50 6
7. 3
% C. 6-10 times
84
32.3
°'°
No resconse
369
0
9
�0 D. 11 and over
80
.
qo E. Unaware of facility
103
9.4
No response
107
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Appendix A-60
A. Returned Questionaire Distribution.
East (Blue) = 243 3.95$
West (Green) = 526 6.5%
Coastal (Yellow) = 375 6.1%
TOTAL RETURNED = 1144
B. Response to Questions.
Questions 1-26
Respondents were asked to indicate what type of facilities
are important in meeting present and future recreation needs.
They were to mark:
A = Very important
B = Somewhat important
C = Unimportant
D = No opinion
.esponses were as follows:
Ouestion
Letter Of Greatest
Response Resnonse Frequencv
1.
Tot lots/playground equipment
A
27.3
318
2.
Family picnic facilities
B
35.9
411
3.
Group picnic facilities
C
32.3
370
4.
Recreation centers/buildings.
B
36.2
414
5.
Nature Center
B
35.5
406
6.
Beach access
A
53.3
610
7.
Ocean vistas
A
55.3
638
8,
Overnight camping/individuals
C
58.2
666
9.
Overnight camping/youth groups
C
49.3
564
10.
Amphitheatre
C
36.3
415
11,
Senior Citizen Center
B
33.2
380
12.
Gymnasium
C
35.9
411
13.
Indoor Swimming Pool
C
38.1
436
14.
Outoor Swimming Pool
C
36.0
412
15.
Golf Courses
C
38.9
445
16,
Fishing Access
C
43.4
497
17.
Baseball Diamond
C
32.9
376
18.
Softball Diamond
C
29.9
342
Soccer Field
C
30.6
350
Archery Ranges
C
5.1.6
590
�.
Lawm Bowling
C
47.3
541
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Appendix A-61
22.
Shuffleboard
C
46.8
535
23.
Tennis Courts
A
29.6
339
24.
Paddle Tennis Courts
C
38.8
444
25.
Horseback Riding Facilities
C
41.5
47-0
26.
Athletic Field night -lighting
C
42.1
481
27. How important are public recreation and park facilities
to you at the present time?
A = Very important
B = Somewhat important
C = Unimportant
D = No opinion
Letter % of Greatest
Response Response
A
Questions 28-52
42.2
If you had to choose one improvement, what would it be?
Please list the appropriate letter.
28. Abalone Cove
29. Times visited
30. Del Cerro Park
31. Times visited
32. Del Cerro Park (cont.)
33. Grandview Park
34. Times visited
35. Fredd Hesse Jr.
36. Times visited
37. Fred Hesse Jr. (cont.)
38. Ladera Linda (C.C.)
39. Times visited
40. Portuguese Bend Athletic
41. Times visited
42. Point Vicente Inter.
43. Times visited
44. Point Vicente Park (C.C.)
45. Times visited
46. Point Vicente Park (C.C.)
47. Point Vicente Park (C.C.)
48. Rancho Palos Verdes Park
49. Times visited
Letter of Greatest
Response Response
A (leave as is) 32.6
A (0 times) 46.1
A (picnic/view-pts) 26.2
A
(0 times)
39.2
A
jogging/pedest
30.2
D
(Nature trail)
16.0
E
(Unaware of fac)
34.5
A
(landscaping/
picnic facilities)30.6
B
(1-5 times)
37.1
C
(Tennis pay
lighting)
25.2
E
(Leave as is)
26.0
A
(0 times)
42.9
Field B
(Restroom)
16.6
A
(0 times)
46.2
A
(Educational
building)
18.0
B
(1-5 times)
48.0
A
(Restroom)
24.8
B
(1-5 times)
37.7
cant E
(Nature trails)
19.0
A
(Racquetball/
handball)
14.6
C
(Leave as is)
44.2
B
(1-5 times)
35.1
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Frecruenc-:
483
Freggerr`
Appendix A-62
37
52i
300
448
345
183
395
350
424
288
298
491
190
529
206
284
431
217
167
506
4C
50. Westmount Avenue C Have no opinion 45.2 517
51. Vanderlip Park B (Leave'as is)' 26.2 300
?. Times visited A (0 times) 38.3 438
Questions 53-57
Indicate your preference for sequence of park site
development (a, as first, e, as last).
Letter .ot Greatest
Response Response Freauencv
53.
Grandview
E
16.9
193
54.
Lower Hesse
A
33.5
383
55.
Point Vicente Park (C.C.)
B
19.2
220
56.
Point Vicente.Park (I.C.)
B
18.1
207
57.
Del Cerro Park
D
24.0
275
Questions 58-61
Mark answer sheet in the space provided according to these responses:
A = Highly desirable
B = Somewhat desirable
C = Opposed
D = Strongly opposed
E = No opinion
58. Walking/jogging/hiking
59. Bicycling
60. Mountain Bicycling
61. Equestrian
Questions 62-69
Mark answer sheets (a) yes (b) no.
Rancho Palos Verdes?
Latter- %of Greatest
Resmonse a rt_ gg_ponse
A 76.9
A 36.0
B & C 19.6
B 26.2
Frequency
880
412
224
300
Do you use the existing trails in
Letter 2f Greatest
Response Response Frequency
52. Walking/jogging/hiking
A
71.1
813
63. Equestrian
B
78.3
896
Bicycling
B
55.3
633
. Mountain Bicycling
B
78.9
903
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Appendix A-63
Do you use trails in other peninsula cities for:
:6.
Walking/jogging/hiking
A
60.9
697
67.
Equestrian
B
77.4
886
68.
Bicycling
B
57.1
653
69.
Mountain Bicycling
B
78.1
893
Question 70
If the city were able to acquire the necessary easements to implement a
dedicated trails system, how do you think the development of trails should
be financed?
Letter of Greatest
Response Resvonse
A 26.0
(Federal & State
Grants)
Question 71
Frequency
297
If a system of dedicated trails was established, who should be responsible
for maintaining the trails?
Letter t of Greatest
Response Response Frequence,
D 48.2 551
(A combination of all
city, organized user
groups, Homeowners Assoc.)
Question 72-74
Answer (a) yes (b) no (c) no opinion.
72. Would you be willing to pay a trail users permit fee to finance trails
maintenance?
Letter
Response
A (Yes)
--59-
of Greatest
Response
43.2
Frequencv
Appendix A-64
496
73. In the event _developed school sites are surplussed by the school
district. (Such as Miralestic Elementary) do you feel they should be
aguired by the city for use as recreation sites?
Letter _qf Gre est
Response Response
A (Yes) 62.1
Frequency
710
74. Do you feel that the city council should work with developers in the
coastal zone to provide recreation facilities?
Letter
Res'ponse
A (Yes)
Questions 75-82 reflect demographics.
75. How close to a park site do you live?
A. (Less than 1 year) 41.7
-1 2f Greatest
Rgsconse
73.8
477
Haw long have you resided in Rancho Palos Verdes?
E. (More than 15 years) 4-7.8- - =547-
77. How many people reside in your household?
B. (Two) 40.1 459
78. How many adults eighteen or older reside in your household?
B. (Two) 62.8 719
Frequency
844
79. How many seniors 60 years of age or older reside in your household?
A. (None) 61.6 705
80. How many pre-school children reside in your household?
A. (None) 82.9 948
81. What is your highest level of education?
E. (Advanced degree) 52.6 602
82. What is the ethnic background of your family members?
A. (Caucasian)
-60=
84.2 963
Appendix A-65
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C. Comments
The respondent was given two opportunities in which to
comment:
Question 70 asked:
If the city were able to acquire the necessary easements
to implement a dedicated trail system, how do you think
the development of trails should be financed?
5 options are given to the respondent (items A -D are
discussed on page 10.) Item E. indicated, Other: Please
specify. 45 comments included.
33 "All of the above"
10 "User fees"
1 "Volunteers"
1 "Money from recycling"
uestion 83 asked:
If you have any questions or suggestions that are not addressed in
this survey, please add your comments here.
201 comments included
51 - "Do not develop - Leave as is"
24 - "Where are the parks?" (maps)
22 - "Did a good job!" (Recreation and Parks Department)
21 - "Where is the money coming from?"
18 - "More for the eastside!"
12 - "More access to coastal region."
8 - "Received survey too late"
8 - "Indoor and outdoor pools."
7 - "Golf courses."
7 - "More security."
5 - "Develop Grand View."
4 - "Less fees."
4 - "Use recycling Bands for parks."
4 - "More tennis courts."
4 - "More trails."
3 - "More recreation facilities from educational facilities."
2 - "Dance Hall."
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Appendix A-66
appendix 2
RECREATION
RESOURCES
Appendix A-67
PRESENT PARK SITES
Developed.
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PARKLANDS INVENTORY
Total
Acres
Developed Type
Acres
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
80.00
10.00
R/A
Clovercliff Park
.17
.17
V/P
Del Cerro Park
4.50
4.50
N/P
Hesse Park
29.40
10.40
C/A
Ladera Linda Community Center
11.40
11.40
C/A
Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center
28.00
10.00
R/A
Portuguese Bend Athletic Fields
22.00
11.00
C/A
Rancho Palos Verdes Park
11.00
11.00
C/A
Vanderlip Park
.48
.48
N/P
Total Acreage
186.95
Future Park Sites: (City owned or leased)
Grandview Park
17.00
N/P
Landslide Area
54.00
0
Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center
65.00+6
6.00
R/A
Eastview Park
9.90
N/P
Switchbacks (P.V. Drive East)
94.15
O
Total Acreage
240.05+6
6.00
Total City Owned Acreage
417.45+6
74.95
Park Sites Owned and Operated by Other Agencies in R. P. V.
Friendship Park (L.A. County)
105.00
2.00
R/P
Los Verdes Golf Course (L.A. County)
165.00
165.00
R/A
Pt. Vicente Fishing Access
10.50
10.50
R/P
Shoreline Park Site
72.00
0
Total Acreage
352.50
177.50
Grand Total in RPV
769.95
252.45
Appendix A-68
RANCHO TALUS VERDES
PARK SYSTEM
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150
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Clovercliff Park
28801 Golden Meadow Drive
X
X
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#2 Pari Place
F
X
X
20
I X
F
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^^301 Hawthorne Blvd.
10"
X
X
X
X
X
X
101
X
X
X
17
X
X
1
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32201 Forrestal Drive
X
X
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X
X
40
X
3
X
X
1
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541-7073
Point Vicente Interpretive Center
31501-P.V. Drive West
X
X
X
X
100
X
X
X
X
X
377-5370
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Point Vicente Park
30940 Hawthome Blvd.
1
F
1
X
F
X
50
X
X
2
X
F
T
541-4566
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Portuguese Bend Feld
32201 ForresTal Drive
F
F
X
X
X
F
3
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541-7073
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30359 Hawthome Blvd.
10
X
X
X
3
X
X
42
X
10
X
X
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X
X
X
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5970 P.V. Drive South
X
X
X
200
X
20
X
377-1222
Del Cerro Park
X
X
X
X
X
20
X
X
5-10
X
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Eastview Park !
X
X
X
X
X
X
TBD
X
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29301 Hawthorne Blvd.
X
X
X
4-8
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Grandview Park
'100
XX
X
X
X
10
X
Ironwood Street
Martingale Trailhecd Park
X
X
X
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Miraieste Elementary School Site
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X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
100
X
11
X
377-5370
Point Vicente Park/Civic Center
T_1
30940 HawT,-ome Elva
X
X
X
X I X
X 50
X
2
X
X
PT -21
541-4566
Portuguese Bend Field
32201 Forrestal Drive
X
X
X
300
X
X
3
541-7073
Don C. Wallace Radio j
Ranch Museum TBD
1t
,�rmagc Sonngs Roca
his recresenTS future developments /additions to be mcde to the carxs listed as perthe Parks Master F
"hcse paras nor lisred above will remain as They are.
2C = 7o Be Determined
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Appendix A-71
appendix 3
RECREATION
STANDARDS
Appendix A-72
Exerpted from
"Recreation , Park and Ogen Space
Standards and Guidelines"
National Recreation and Park Association
3rd Printing, 1987
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ACTIVITY/
RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED
NO. OF UNITS PER
SERVICE
LOCATION
FACILITY
SPACE
SIZE AND
ORIENTATION
POPULATION
RADIUS
NOTES
REQUIREMENTS
DIMENSIONS
Badminton
11320 sq. ft.
singles - 17' it 44'
Long axis north -south
1 per 5000
'/.-'/r mile
Usually in school. rec-
Doubles - 20' It 44'
ritmion center, or church
with 5' unobstructed
facility. Safe walking
area on all sides
at bike access.
Basketball
--1: Youth
2400.3036 sq. it-
46'•50• x 84'
Long axis north -south
1 per 5000
'/.•A mile
Same as badminton.
L FIilhSdtool
5040.7280 sq. It.
50' x 84'
Outdoor courts in
neighborhood and con.
3. collegsaa
5600.7980 sq. It.
5flx 94•
_
munity parks. plus
with T unabslruGted
aetm recreation areas
space on -all sides -
In other PWJC ettAll.
Handball
800 sq. ft. for 4—ail.
20' x 40' - Minimum
Lang axis north•south.
1 per 20,000
15.30 menu to travel
4 -wall usually indoor
M-4 want
1000 for 3-wau
of 10' to rear of 3 -wall
Front wall at nflrin end.
lime
as part of multipurpoa
court. Minimum 20'
facility. 3•wall usually
overhead clearance.
Outdoor in park or
school setting.
Ise Hockey
22.000 sq. it. including
Rink 85' x 200'
Long axis north -sou,"
Indoor -1 per 100,000.
'/-•1 hour nasal time
Climate Important
support area,
tmmfmum 85' x 1851.
it outdoor
Outdoor -depends on
consideration affecting
Additional 5000 sq. ft.
climate,
no. of units. Ben as
support area.
part of multipurpose
facility.
Terms
Minimum of 7,200
36' x 78'. 17 clearance
Long axis north -south.
1 court per 2000.
'/-A mile
Best in batteries of 2-4.
ft. sine court.
sq"gl
on oo to stiles; 21'
Located in neighbor.
12 acres for complex.)
clearance an both ends•
hood/community park
or adjacent to school
site.
V Wlayoall
Minimum of 4,000
30' x 6('. Minimum 6'
Long axis north -south
1 court per 5000.I
'/.=/r mile
Same as other court 1
sq. ft.
-lirarance on 131 sdet.,
actiyrties fe.g., bad. 1
minton. basketball, etc.)
I Baaefxsll
-
1. Official
3.0.3.85 A minimum
s Baselines -90'
Locate home plate so
1 per 5000
":-A mile
Part of neighborhood
Pitching distance-
pitcher throwing
complex. Lighted
6C)%'4
mcs ion and better
Lighted -1 per 30.000
fleds part of com-
Foul lines -min. 320'
not facing it. Lim from
muntry complex.
Center field-400'ti
home plate through
2. Little League
1 2 A minimum
• Baseline -60'
pitcher's mound run
Pitching distance -46'
eut-north-Biot.
Foul lines -200'
Center field-200'-
25ir.
Field Hockey
Mmrmum 15A
180' 43001 with a
Fall swan-lonsg axis
I per 20,000
15.30 minutes [ravel
Usually part of bast
minimum of 10'
northwest to southeast.
rime
ball, football, soccer
clearance an all sides.
For longer parlous,
complex in community
north to south.
park or adiatent to
high school.
Football
.Minimum 15A
160' x 360' with a
Same as field hockey.
1 per 20,000
15.30 minute travel
Sarna w field hockey.
minimum of 6'
lime
clearance on all Sides.
Soxaar
1 7 10 2-1A
195' 10 225' < 330' to
Same as field hockey
1 per 10,000
1.2 mdn
Numbn of units at
:60' wish s 10• mini•
Pena On PPpuiaritV.
.m ..l tiara. CO a0 .tit
'""m.......
nes
d i
vJJ1��� th �p¢ an small -
ids /sant
p p e n
is rr. noon-
r
Go10-13-inq Rrep•
13' SA for merman nl
m A
900 • 690 wr�-no
n.l -1. wu+n.wes+
1 W, 50,000
30 enures vravel umc
rnr. tat yon coun�
:5 tell
1� w dlh Inn a r
^.i
nrlhwell arida yO11H
C0r1101e% Af s reOMele
1
iiddn—al lel;
7- low.1d north-
I
unit, maV be orry elwly
Bass
operated.
1L -Axile Runnrlq Track
a 3A
Overaii Wdih-276'
Lara a%rs .n wclor
1 per 20.000
15-30 menta travel
Uasatly part Of high
larmth-600.02'
from north to South
time
achml, or m�coi F
Track wdln for 8 to 4
to norm-vwst-tauth-
munity, park codlplax
lanes is 32'
Rest wIth Imuh h-
in combination with
at northerly end.
football, spicier, etc.
Softball
1.5 to 2.OA
Oasahnes-60'
Same as faneboll.
1 per 5.000 lit also
'/.•h mile
Slight ditfaswlce In
Pitching distance -46'
used for youth
dvmenuOns for 16"
min_ 40' -women
boebwsl
slow pitch. May Mao
Fess pocn Feld rrlo.ui
be used for youth
from plate -225'
baseball,
baewwan foul Imes.
Slow pitch -275' Imam
25(r lsaumenl
Multiple Raeeesrion
9340 sq. ft.
1W x BO
Long axis of courts
1 per 10,000
1-2 miles.
Cerrt
with primary Use is
(6nsiverlMY, soYeyhMl,
UWMX)
north -south.
Trails
NIA
Weil defined nano max•
N/A
/ system per eq In
N/A
Imam 1O- width, maxi-
mum avers" grade 5%
not to oxand 15%.
Cuasockv rurw trsitt-
40 hikers/day/mile.
Urban trails -90 hiker/
day/mala
Alehwy Range
Minimum 0,65A
300' fansgds x minimum
Archer facing north
1 par 50,090
30 minutes variel Lima
Part of a ragiorW/
10' wide between fx-
+ or • 450.
seeing park Col. es -
pets. Roped claw toace
on idol of rwww mmr-
mum of 39', claw space
behind targfts minimum
of 90' x 45' with
bunkw.
Combination Skew and
Minimum 30A
All walks end siniciures
Center line of length
1 par 50,000
30 musuus trews term
Part at a regiorsaf/
Trap Field
occur within an was
rum norrhamt-south•
metro park complex.
(a station)
approximately 130'
west with shooter
wide by 115' deep. Mir.
facing norttlit.
irnsurrt tlnared area is
c inn - o wnhm tivo
su-1segments
with 100 -van redo 14
aesesl. Shin -fall danger
Zone a cortrarnied with-
in two supenmposad
segments with 300 -yard
radii (36 acres!.
Golf
1. Par 3 f16-NoN)
• 50-60A
• Average length -vary
Majority of holes on
—
h to 1 hour travel time
• 9-r+da course can
600.2700 yards
norlhaouth axis.
accommodate 350
peopla/day_
2. 9-hoia ztsetceral
• Minimum 50A
• Average length -2250
• 1125,000
• 1"Ote course an
yams
accommiladate 500-
550 people a day.
3. I"c" standard
• Minimum 110A
• Average length -6500
• 1/50,000
Course may be focused
yards
in community, or district
Park. but should not be
over 20 miles from
population tenter.
Siem ening Pmts
Varies On size of pool
Teaching -minimum of
None -although ore
1 per 20,000
15 to 30 minutes travel
Pools for general com-
and amenities. Usually
25 yards x 45' even
must be token in siting
IPoolt should accom-
time
munity use should be
h to 2A site.
depth of 3 to 4 feet.
of lifeguard stations m
modate 3 to 5% of total
planned for teaching,
Comvsrinve-minimum
relation to afternoon
population at a time.)
competitive, and rsere.
of 25m x 16m. Minimum
sun.
attune purposes with
of 27 square feet of
enough depth 13.4m) to
water wrface per swim-
accommodate im and
er. Ramos of 2:1 deck
3m diving boards. lo -
vs. rater.
Caned in commumly
park or schia01 Site -
Beach Anal
NIA
Beach area should nave
NIA
N/A
N/A
Shoaled have Ind I101-
50 so. ft. of land and
tom with slope a max -
50 sq. ft, of water per
imurn of 5% Iflat
user. TumOver .tea
preferable). Boating
3. There should be 3-0A
areas comistarely -9-
wdponing land per A
regated from swimming
of beach.
areas;
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Appendix A-74
I 4
LI
RAI`ICNO
PALOSVERDES
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN BONACICH AND MEMBERS OF
THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE
FROM: MARY A. THOMAS, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: MARCH 20, 1992
SUBJECT: PARKS MASTER PLAN PROJECTS UPDATE
At appropriate meetings of the Committee, staff will provide the attached
report regarding the status of Parks Master Plan Projects. As the status of projects
change, the information will be provided in an underlined format for your information.
Should no change occur between meetings, the update will not be included, but a
reference on the agenda will note 'no change'.
Since this material is new to many of you, staff will review the Parks Master Plan
and the Conceptual Traiis Plan documents with you at a future meeting.
30940 HAWTHCRAE SOULEVARO / RANCHO PALOS VERDES. 7A 90274-5399 1 (213) 377.0360
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Appendix A-75�"
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
STATUS OF REVISED PARKS MASTER PLAN PROJECTS
March 25, 1992
Note: Changes in the status of Parks Master Plan Projects have been shown
underlined.
WALLACE RADIO RANCH MUSEUM_ The City Council considered the
recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Committee at its July 16, 1991
meeting. Council approved the following:
1) Amend the Parks Master Pian to add the Wallace Radio Ranch
Museum as a "C" Priority;
2) Sent to the Planning Commission for full public hearing on the entire
use of the Museum as well as ancillary uses; that the Planning Commission
consider testimony on potential alternative sites for antennas; and that the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be brought back to the City
Council;
3) Staff to prepare a tentative schedule of Planning Commission
hearing date for this item and place on weekly report to Council; and
4) Staff to look at costs as outlined in the report and prepare revisions
(based upon plans submitted by the Foundation).
The City Manager has directed staff to file the Conditional Use Permit Applica-
tion on behalf of the Don C. Wallace Radio Ranch Foundation and to work with
the Foundation to obtain the appropriate information. Wallace Foundation
Director Ken Dyda has submitted the needed information and staff is working
on the materials for submission to the Environmental Services Department.
MIRALESTE ELEMENTARY SITE ACQUISITION: No change.
PURCHASE OF PORTUGUESE BEND FIELDS: Staff has contacted the
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and has determined that the
property has been surpiussed and is for sale. Estimated cost is $500,000 per
acre. Staff recommended to the City Council that this purchase be included
as a "designated project" on the 1992 County Park Act. Upon Council
approval, this submission was made and denied by the County Park Act Staff
as an inappropriate project. No additional active work has been undertaken
to date.
EASTViEW PARK: The playground apparatus remains to be installed and
retrofitting worm continues on the jogging path. The playground equipment is
stalled at this time due to budget limitations. Staff will submit this as a 1992-
93 Budget project.
Appendix A-76 �--=
Status of Parks Master Plan Projects
March 25, 1992
Page 2.
ABALONE COVE SHORELINE PARK No change
SHORELINE COUNTY PARK SITE: The County Board of Supervisors
responded that they were not interested in transfering this Los Angeles
County Park Site to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Staff will continue to
monitor developments with this site to determine if the City might, at some time
in the future, wish to reapproach the Board of Supervisors.
ANNIE'S STAND AS AN HISTORICAL SITE: Staff ihas submitted the
application to the Los Angeles County Historical Commission for action and
recommendation to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The
Commission met and denied the application. The City Council has opted to
take no further action, rather it is felt appropriate that -the community should be
the resource to generate the recognition of Annie's contribution to the commu-
nity. I believe such a community effort to be underway.
PT. VICENTE REGIONAL PARK (GOLF COURSE): Council has re-
quested a report be prepared and brought forward on the status of the golf
course. The report will be forwarded to the Committee when it has been
received from the Environmental Services Department.
NARBONNE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY (Southern Lot): The County of
Los Angeles has placed a 'feeler ad' i n the Los Angeles Times to determine the
saleability of this lot. If no response is received, the sale will be tabled until the
market improves. If interest is shown County staff will proceed to bring
forward the necessary report to the County Board of Supervisors for appro-
priate action.
LADERA LINDA PADDLE TENNIS COURTS: Staff has contacted the
Ladera Linda Homeowner's Association to determine whether they would be
interested in participating in the funding of the paddle tennis court lighting
project if it is approved by the City Council. No response has been received
to date. N .
Appendix A-77