September 15, 2014 Letter from David Siegenthaler, National Parks ServiceCarolynn Petru
From: Siegenthaler, David <david-siegenthaler@nps.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 4:50 PM
To: Carolynn Petru
Cc: Kit Fox; Cory Linder
Subject: Re: FW: Proposal for Revised Location of 6.6 -Acre Active Recreation Area under the
Program of Utilization for LADA Nike Site 55, Point Vicente, Rancho Palos Verdes (GSA
No. 9 -Calif -D-1088)
Hi Carolyn,
We have reviewed your proposal to amend the Program of Utilization for Upper Point Vicente Park by
relocating the planned approximately 6.6 -acre active recreation area from the northern section of the
Park to areas that would include the existing tennis and volleyball courts, as well as areas designated
in the City's 1976 application as parking and picnic areas. As I understand the situation, this change
would move the designated "potential active recreational area" out of what has subsequently been
designated by the City as nature preserve area, and place it instead in a previously disturbed area
that is more suitable to active recreational use. According to the Program of Utilization, the
designated passive recreational area will be developed with a network of trails, vista, and picnic
areas, and the active recreation area will be developed with parking, tennis courts, picnic areas, and
athletic field.
Since your proposed change does not alter the original mixture of recreational opportunities planned
for the park, and since the original Program of Utilization was approved with the understanding that
subsequent site-specific planning would still be required, we concur that the proposal is consistent
with the existing Program of Utilization.
The City has not entirely completed implementing its Program of Utilization for the park. In addition,
a non -conforming use in the form of an agricultural lease has continued on the property. Your map
raises another question for us regarding the emergency helipad which is not an approved recreational
facility. Given this history, I am wondering what is meant by saying that the relocation of the active
recreation area would "provide the City with greater flexibility for the future use and development of
the unrestricted portions of the park site."
We understand the City is working toward finally fulfilling the program of utilization for Upper Point
Vicente Park and you seem to be on the right track. We would like to be kept abreast of how the
City plans to achieve it. Please let us know what your current plans are to bring the entire property
into compliance with the terms of the conveyance.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
David
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On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 8:52 AM, Carolynn Petru <CarolynnkKpv.com> wrote:
1.1i David --
It's been a little while, so I wanted to follow up with you regarding Kit's email below and my attached
letter. The proposal to relocate the designated active recreation area on LADA Nike Site 55 is a follow up to
the telephone conversation we had back. in December 2013. In the meantime, the City Council has directed
staff to update our 'arks Master Plan, which includes Point Vicente Park. In an effbrt to keep the project
moving forward, I would very much appreciate your written concurrence with this proposal. If you have any
questions or would like to discuss this further, please feel fee to contact me at (310) 544-5203.
Best regards,
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Carolvnn Petru
Acting City Manager
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
From: Kit Fox
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 2:43 PM
To: David Siegenthaler (David Siegenthalernnps.gov)
Ce: Carolynn Petru; Cory Linder
Subject: Proposal for Revised Location of 6.6 -Acre Active Recreation Area under the Program of Utilization
for LADA Nike Site 55, Point Vicente, Rancho Palos Verdes (GSA No. 9 -Calif -D-1088)
Hi David:
As you may recall, last December Carolynn Petru, Cory Linder and I spoke with you about the possibility of
relocating the designated 6.6 -acre active recreation area of Point Vicente Park from the lower portion for the
site to the upper area, so as to be located closer to existing park facilities and improvements. Attached, please
find a letter and exhibits depicting the City's proposal for the relocation of this active recreation area. The
proposed active recreation area shown on the attached exhibits has been scaled on the City's GIS to measure
6.6 acres. We would approve your written concurrence with this proposal.
I'll be out of the office for a few days, but you may contact Carolynn or Cory in my absence if you have any
questions. I'll be back in town on July 16tH
Sincerely,
Kit Fox, AICD
Senior Administrative Analvist
Citic Manager's Office
Citi] of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
1(310) 5445226
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F. (310) 5445291
E: kitfgWv.com
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