May 20, 2014 Parks Master Plan Update Study Session (Brooks)CITY OF !IRANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: COUNCILWOMAN SUSAN BROOKS
DATE: MAY 20, 2014
SUBJECT: PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND ENHANCEMENT— STAFF
IMPLEMENTATION AND FOLLOW UP REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to provide an update to the 1989 Parks Master Plan.
BACKGROUND
It has been 25 years since the City Council has addressed our Parks Master Plan.
After numerous'pocket park' requests and staff involvement with different
communities regarding a potential future for use of our Parks, it is apparent that
time and money have been spent on plans which may or may not be part of what
the residents of Rancho Palos Verdes want to see and are willing to pay for in the
way of taxes.
I am requesting that staff proceed with a revisit and suggested update of the
existing Parks Master Plan. This Plan would be presented to Council and the
public for input and feedback regarding the future of our parks and their
corresponding programs. This undertaking might require a large amount of staff
time and resources, as various communities would be contacted for input and
potential Town Hall meetings will likely occur.
Regardless, I believe it is imperative we have an established Plan, as does our
sister city, Palos Verdes Estates, so that we are proactive with the wishes of the
Rancho Palos Verdes community, as a whole. Attached is a copy of the 1989
Parks Master Plan.
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