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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
MAYOR JERRY V. DUHOVIC
APRIL 15, 2014
SKATE PARK AT POINT VICENTE PARK/CIVIC
CENTER
CAROLYNN PETRU, ACTING CITY MANAGE~
RECOMMENDATION
Request that Staff, specifically the Director of Recreation and Parks, work with
the SkateparkPV ("SPV") Board of Directors to review, evaluate and modify as
necessary, the skate park proposal by SPV and report back to the City Council
with a recommendation specifically addressing the feasibility of allowing a
privately funded skate park to be constructed on City Hall property.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The SkateparkPV ("SPV") Board of Directors has approached several members of the
current City Council with a proposal to build a privately funded and maintained skate
park on City Hall property. Proponents of the project also attended the March 4th City
Council meeting and addressed the concept during Public Comments. As an advocate
for both passive and active recreation, I am requesting that Staff be directed to work
with the SPV Board of Directors to review, evaluate, and modify as necessary, the
proposal presented by SPV and report back to the City Council with a recommendation
specifically addressing the feasibility of allowing a privately funded skate park to be
constructed on City Hall property.
BACKGROUND
Over the years, there have been many discussions, requests and studies with respect
to constructing a skate park facility within the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. Much of the
previous work entailed the City funding a portion, if not all of the cost associated with
the construction and/or maintenance of such a facility. The current proposal by SPV
envisions the City contributing only the location and Staff time to this endeavor.
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In 2010, the City engaged an outside third-party consultant, Mia Leher, to address the
feasibility of and recommend locations for both a skate park and a dog park facility.
That engagement was ultimately terminated when the City initiated the Rancho Canines
"temporary" dog park at City Hall. The City Council discontinued the contract with Mia
Lehrer on June 19, 2012, directing Staff to suspend work on the skate park project
pending the outcome of efforts to construct similar facilities at Ernie Howlett Park in
Rolling Hills Estates and at Peck Park in San Pedro.
I will not address all of the prior efforts with respect to a skate park facility in Rancho
Palos Verdes at this time. The record speaks for itself and the facts and circumstances
at this point in time are different.
DISCUSSION
I believe the idea of constructing a privately funded and maintained skate park on City
Hall property, as long as the project does not conflict with the Civic Center Master Plan,
has merit and should be brought forward for further discussion/debate. This is the first
step in that process.
As a brief summary, the SPV Board of Directors proposes to construct a privately
funded and maintained skate park on City Hall property. A conceptual rendering is
attached depicting the facility being constructed in the lawn area between the existing
tennis court and main parking lot serving City Hall, although other areas on the property
may also be considered.
SPV proposes the construction of a skate-able multi-use plaza of approximately 15,000
sq. ft. with the following specifics/parameters:
• Construction of up to 19 asphalt lined parking spaces;
• Construction of a solid, grouted concrete block, steel door, restroom facility -
approximately 1 O' x12';
• Construction of at least two concrete picnic style bench tables (as shown on
www.skateparkpv.org);
• Construction of at least one large plaza interior planter;
• Construction of a raised seating/platform area that could easily be used as an
amphitheater or stage;
• Installation of a permanent drinking fountain;
• Running empty electrical/water conduit should the city wish to utilize it at a later
date;
• Rehabilitation of the City Hall Tennis Court surface and fencing;
• Relocation of the City Hall Volleyball Court, if necessary; and
• Deposit of funds into an escrow account to cover maintenance costs for 10 years
(amount to be determined by Staff). Said amount to be replenished annually to
maintain the required reserve level.
Again please note that all of the aforementioned improvements will be paid for by SPV.
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ALTERNATIVES
Take no action.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of approving the above recommendation is minimal. The only cost
should be the contribution of Staff time as described above.
Attachment:
Skate Park PV proposed site plan
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