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20151006 Late CorrespondenceRECEIVED FROM Jj2M & t206A L:14 ` I - AND MADE A PART OF THE PECPRD AT TH COUNCIL MEETING OF ��n �l�UV OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CARLA MORREALE, CITY CLERK Enacting Real Ch ... one drop at a time ... Aw, JOHN (RPV) SHAWN (TORRANCE) RACHEL (TORRANCE) RECEIVED FROM Jj2M & t206A L:14 ` I - AND MADE A PART OF THE PECPRD AT TH COUNCIL MEETING OF ��n �l�UV OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CARLA MORREALE, CITY CLERK SHAWN JOHN RACHEL 111h Grade, West High School 81" Grade, PVIS 111h Grade, West High School Torrance Representative Palos Verdes Representative Torrance Representative — Shawn was raised in three countries John is a true Californian in every Rachel is a passionate high school student (Singapore, S. Korea, U.S.), w hich has sense of the word. He is but dedicated to making a difference in her v contributed to his interest in arious 14 years old, but is social surroundings. While she is cultures. Shawn is highly enthusiastic in all of his still deciding what she wants to do passionate about helping the , endeavors, starting from with her future career, she knows society, and thus wishes to competitive soccer that she wants to channel her leave a lasting impact on to debate to art. various talents into doing society as a keep youth When he's not chasing something more in this world. social advocate. Ultimately, his passions, he is busy She vehemently rejects the idea Shawn aspires to be a naval working on projects that that 'youth' is a hindrance in judge, so watch out for him help out his community. O making real changes in the world. on the bench in the future! Global Initiatives Alliance Youths for Social Advocacy Enacting Real Change OVERVIEW 7 7' Our thirstv state " California's drought level mild-Janu r Abnormally Dry Moderate Drought Severe Drought ® Extreme Drought E Exceptional Drought 'Ilk 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Source: U.S Dmuaht Monitor ?1atimesgraphics 4V Oti�t�icw CONCERNS P. V. I Torrance O A PALOS VERDES WATER USAGE TORRANCE WATER USAGE decreased -33.06% decreased -24.69% but fell short of meeting SUCCEEDED in meeting its 36.0% reduction target its 20% reduction target FURTHER HOWEVER average daily gallons per resident average daily gallons per resident has been steadily increasing (albeit minimally) has been steadily increasing increased 178.1 gallons 178.6.vallons increased 75.2 allons 90.3 gallons Residential customers in the California Water Service Residential customers in the City of Torrance used -7.21 % Company Palos Verdes used 83.53% more water in July 2015 less water in July 2015 when compared to the statewide when compared to the statewide average daily per capita average daily per capita residential water use of 97.32 gallons residential water use of 97.32 gallons Oivrvieiv P.V. Torrance WE T In addition to all the wonderful work the City of Torrance & Palos Verdes has already been doing, we brainstormed one potential solution: CONTINUAL What: PSA (max. 2 min) DECREASE Water and/ or Who: High school students SUSTAINED LEVEL from S school districts °fducatlon Glendale WATER • La Crescenta • L.A. USAGE • Palos Verdes in Tournament Torrance OUR CITIES Why: Raise awareness Over vzeul! Concerns C' t', ( 70rrance W.E.T. PROCESS Pm WE NEED YOUR Entry: FREE SUPPORT Method: Upload on YouTube as #GetWET Decision: How? 1. Choose I st from each district 2. Compete for 1St to 51h • Website announcement Judges: City Council Members • Judge commitment • Internship opportunities Prizes: General support Is': $1000 + newspaper entry + publication 2"d: $750 + publication 3rd $500 Current Sponsors OF /.=��1' P �NCEi C"1 4th. $250 nwN) 5 th • O •I�W�D,ry • $100 j RRANCE-Q � • / -1 W * All entries that place will receive certificates from 0 City Council & opportunity to intern (TBD) Mayor Furey of Torrance challenges YOU to input your support! W.E.T. ock," We would love to answer any questions you may have 0 Pleasefeelfree to contact us at nhaglobalinitiatives(g',)gmail.com Overviciv I I -oncerns I Torrance Q&A 46 46 pw , lop a L/- i t "F � k ,r �`. GLOBAL INITIATIVES ALLIANCE C GITYOF RANCHO PALOS VERDES TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: CITY CLERK DATE: OCTOBER 6, 2015 SUBJECT: ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA** Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material presented for tonight's meeting: Item No. Description of Material Answers to questions posed by Mayor Knight; Parks Master Plan Update Redline Version; Emails from: Elisabeth Ryan; Ellie Montazeri & Karim Ladjili; The Lehman Family; Carl & Eddie Mangiameli Respectfu mitted, Carla Morreale ** PLEASE NOTE: Materials attached after the color page(s) were submitted through Monday, October 5, 2015**. W:WGENDA\2015 Additions Revisions to agendas\20151006 additions revisions to agenda.doc From: Cory Linder Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 4:35 PM To: Jim Knight <knightjim33@gmail.com> Cc: Doug Willmore; CC; Teresa Takaoka; Matt Waters Subject: RE: Agenda #1 Attachments: Knight Agenda # 1 PMP 10-6-15.docx Mayor Knight, Please see the attached answers (which includes your original questions). Please let me know if you have any other questions or comments. Thank you Cory A. Linder, Director Department of Recreation and Parks City of Rancho Palos Verdes From: Jim Knight [mailto:knightjim33@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 5:44 PM To: Cory Linder Cc: Doug Willmore Subject: Agenda #1 Cory, Here are a few questions/clarifications for the PMPU. Thanks for you help, Jim Jim Knight Mayor, Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. RPV, CA 90275 310/544-5207 cell 310/318-4290 Agenda Item 1 Parks Master Plan 10-6-15 Corey, Here is a list of questions /clarifications on agenda item 1. They are not listed in order of importance. Hi Jim, Answers are in red below. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or need more information. 1) It is not clear as to what exactly will happen with the Council adopted Coastal Vision Plan. P.3 "Staff is recommending that the Coastal Vision Plan be replaced by the PMPU." P. 24 the CVP reappears as a "base planning document" for the PMP for UPV P. 26 Connections section will be incorporated into the TNP and some elements of the CVP will be incorporated into the PMP. If this staff report is the sum total of the PMPU then there is a lot in the CVP that is being left out with Council adoption of the PMP on Oct. 6t''. Is there a plan to incorporate more of the elements of the CVP (with some changes) into the PMP? Or does the adoption of the PMP now fully replace the CVP document? If staff's recommendation #2 is adopted, the CVP will no longer be a guiding City document; it will be replaced by the PMP and the Trails Network Plan. The goal is to not have conflicting or multiple "strategic documents." It can still function as a "guiding document" or reference for a future Point Vicente Park/Civic Center master plan. This Council or a future Council would not be bound by its recommendations, but a lot of work and community involvement went into the CVP, so it would be helpful to staff and a Master Plan facilitator to utilize it. The same is true for the design guidance and connections sections as they relate to trails, open space design and future park planning. The Introduction and Vision Plan sections (sections 1 & 2) could also still be referenced as well, but they are not as specific as the other section. 2) What is the staff recommendation as to the remaining related plans listed on P.25? a) How is it envisioned to incorporate these other plans with the PMP. b) The NCCP is left out entirely. The PUMP is only one component of the NCCP and sites such as Abalone Cove, Lower PV and Upper PV have the NCC Plan with Preserves/conservation easements and habitat maintenance/restoration requirements. How will the NCCP be incorporated into the PMP? Again, the goal was not to have conflicting documents or to re -do the extensive NCCP/PUMP work. Honestly, co -exist might be the more accurate word, rather than incorporate, regarding the two documents. The documents could be merged together into one if Council wishes, but the Preserve/Open Space section of the PMP was purposely kept very short to avoid repetition or conflict. 3) P.5 Staffing increases. Eastview Park=3,650 hrs./12 mos.=306hrs/30days=10hrs./day. This does not seem like a "part time" staffing of this park as described on P.12. What is the plan for enforcing park rules with this staffing? Your math is correct and the coverage will be full day coverage, similar to other staffed parks. The staffing will be done by "part-time" staff, just as at all other staff parks 4) P.11 Del Cerro a) If the PMP does not have a restroom is it Staff' recommendation that we take this out of the CIP? Yes b) Is the plan to get rid of the grassy area and replace it with drought tolerant plants? I am not sure if the neighbors would agree. No, that is not the plan. If future small park improvements occur, the recommendation is to consider drought tolerant plants, instead of grass. This could be on the edges of the park or near the parking lot. I agree that full replacement would be a highly unpopular option with residents and park visitors. 5) P. 11 Wallace Ranch Who pays for the irrigation of this park? Is that part of the HOA maintenance agreement? Do we have to ask the HOA for their permission to replace landscaping in a City owned park? I checked with PW and it appears that the City does not pay for watering. We would need to research existing maintenance agreements before making any changes to this long-established park. 6) P. 13 Fred Hess. Did Council direct that the fiber optic cable be removed from the Plans? If so, what was the alternative communication project? I thought there was a slight amount of funding needed as it was to be coordinated with a public utility project which would pick up the bulk of the cost. This project is going forwarded and is estimated to be completed in early 2016. It's not part of a long-term Master Plan, but it should have either been included or referenced in the report. Striking it out was confusing, I admit. We can clarify that tonight if needed. 7) P. 16 Grandview park has an office proposed but I did not see any staffing allocated in the chart on p. 5. What is the plan here? The part-time staff allocations were for use at park sites and in the Preserve beginning in 15-16. If the Grandview plan is implemented (and it is funded in the 18-19 CIP) then additional part-time staff would be needed at that time. 8) P. 16 Ladera Linda has a Sheriff/Ranger drop in office. Was this site decided by Council over Upper PV? Any plan for ambulance staging area? There is an existing Ranger/Sheriff drop-in office at Ladera Linda. I don't know if this was approved by Council or if an open room was made available for their use. Ambulance staging was mentioned at an LL public workshop and was not well-received. It could still be included as part of the LL Master Plan process. 9) P. 19 Pelican Cove A side note: We need to talk with Terranea about maintenance of the restrooms here. They are pretty ratty. Staff can follow-up with Terranea on this. 10) P. 21 Civic Center I see no mention of the Open Space Task force professional $25K survey for the PMPU which had an accuracy of 4.4% putting skate boarding at the bottom of interests by the general public. Nor any mention that both the CVP and the Open Space Task Force recommendations based upon years of multileveled public outreach did not include a skatepark even though it was discussed by both groups. It leads me to believe that the community workshop/online survey "outreach" for the skatepark was skewed. I was at one of the PVIC meetings and it was packed with the PV Skate people. This may be the reason that the workshop cards, green dots had a skatepark as a top priority. The Parks Master Plan lists recommendations from the CVP, Open Space Planning and the 1989 Master Plan for all park sites and those recommendation do not include a skate park at any location—they don't say no to a skate park, but they are not recommended. Skate park involvement was higher in the 2014-2015 online survey than it was in the 2003 survey, that's true. By either survey, it is a minority of people who participate in skateboarding, although that is true for almost all activities, except for hiking. Skatepark/plaza supporters were certainly in attendance at both of our Point Vicente Park/Civic Center workshops. How much this swayed the "green dots" result, if any, I can't say. 11) P. 24 RPV Beach With the "no changes" recommendation I do not want to lose sight of the fact that this trail is falling apart. It desperately needs repairs and control of runoff, especially with the El Nino predictions. It is on the verge of being dangerous for the public. Yes, even though it's not on the recommendation list, we can, and will, follow-up on trail maintenance and repair projects such as this one, especially given the upcoming El Nino forecasts. 12) P. 26 CVP Design Guidance" With the maximizing of the city's water resources, we need put in this recommendation that areas like Abalone Cove Park should not have recapture of water do to geologic stability concerns. I certainly agree that geologic stability trumps water reclamation. r City of Rancho Palos Verdes Parks Master Plan Update Submitted June 30, 2015 nrnf+ Formatted: Left: 9,7", Right: 0,7", Bottom'. i" October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 2 PARKS (MASTER PLAN UPDATE TABLE OF CONTENTS 4x+11MImI k, Irli$]Iilf"11Ila 2 APURPOSE ------------------------------------------------------------ -------._....-- ------------ -- --._....--_ --._.._3-4 B. BACKGROUND.................................. ------------. ----------.-.------------............-------------- --....-d-a C. PUBLIC [OUTREACH PROCESS ---- ---------------- --------------------- ------------------------------ -----5-21 D. RECREATIONAL GOALSIOBJECTIVES........................................... ....................... 21-22 5ECTION II: PARKS AND OPEN SPACE A. PARKLAND STANDARDS AND CURRENT USAGE .. --.--.- ......................----------.-----.22-26 CITY RECREATIONAL STANDARDS .......... -........ ----------- --................................... 22 GENERAL PLAN DESICl6ATIONS............................................................ ...............22-25 B- PARK l rENTORY1 ------------ -- --------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---25^26 1. PARK MAP ..................... -------------------------------------- — ----------- ---------------- ----------------------27 2. FARKAC:REALE.............................----------.......... ................ .......... --- ................... 25 3. REE:OFIMEt4r=ATIONG&PRioRrriES-------------- -.......... -........................... .--.----------------- 29-35 4. PARK SITES 35-75 A ABALONE COVE. B_ DEL CERRO PARK --------------------------- ----------- -------------- -- --------- -- --- --- C- DON C. WALLACE RADIO RANCHO MUSEUM PARK ...................................... D- EAST49Ew`dPARK.................. ............................................................... E- FOUNDERS PARK .................... F. FRANK& KANDERLIP PASO G. FRED I EI ESSE JR. COiAMUNFT`( PARK ........ .................................................... H- GATE);W PARK ...... ...................................... ..................................._.......- I. LADERAL9NDAPARK ........................ ......................................................... J. &a R POINTVicEmm.................... -------------------------------------------- ------------ IC MARILYN RYAN SUNSET POINT PARK........................................................... L_ MARTINGALE TRAILHEADPARK --.------------------.--.-----.-------.-------------.-----.-------.- M. PELICA14 POINT........................................................... ............................. N- POINT VIE1ENTE PARKICIVIG CENTER............................................................ O. ROBERT E. RYAN PARK................................................................ ..-......-- P- RPV LEACH .......................................... ................................................... Q. )n3TA CATALINA PARK 5. RELATED PLANS A_ PALos VERDES NATURE PRESERVE & PUMP................................................75 B- TRAILS NETYNCRK PLAIN UPDATE ........ ..................................... ...................75 SECTION 3 APPENDICES ----------------------------------------- -------------------- ---------------- ...................... 76 A. 1989 PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATF------------ - - - - ------------------------------------------------------- U- 2005 OPEN SPACE PLANNING &RDME TION AND PARKS TASK FORCE REPURT--------------------- C- COAST VISION PLAN REPORT AND AMENDMENTS ------------------------ --------- -- --....-..-------------------------------- I)_ 00MPREHENSnTEPUBLICOUTEEACHRESULTS ---------------------------_------------------------_------------ ---- E_ 'SPORT FIEI.DS:FACnITTRSrSKATE PARIS-YOUTTYLEAGUE INFORhiATIUN----_-------------_---------------- F. STATUS UPDATE OF 1989 PARKS MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS --.-._--.-----------------.---------- G- LADERALINDA RESIDENT- GENERATED SURVEY ............... ....................................................................... IiPARK h TTIES............................................................................................................................----...........---- October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 3 October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 4 October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 5 City of Rancho Palos Verdes 'errs Mester Plan Update Submitted October 6th, 201,E L Draft Qfki October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 6 PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I: INTRODUCTION A. PURPOSE........................................................................................................................................... 3-4 B. BACKGROUND.......................................................................................................................... 4-6 C. ACTION TAKEN SUBSEQUENT TO CITY COUNCIL MEEINT JUNE 30, 2015 6-7 D. PUBLIC OUTREACH PROCESS........................................................................................................ 7-24 E. RECREATIONAL GOALS/OBJECTIVES.......................................................................................... 24-26 SECTION It: PARKS AND OPEN SPACE A. PARKLAND STANDARDS AND CURRENT USAGE.......................................................................26-29 CITY RECREATIOANL STANDARDS..........................................................................................26 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS........................................................................................26-29 B. PARK INVENTORY........................................................................................................................ 30 1. PARK MAP............................................................................................................................ 31 2. PARK ACREAGE.................................................................................................................... 32 3. RECOMMENDATIONS & PRIORITIES............................................................................... 33-38 4. PARK SITES 39-78 A. ABALONE COVE................................................................................................... B. DEL CERRO PARK................................................................................................. C. DON C. WALLACE RADIO RANCHO MUSEUM PARK ............................................ D. EASTVIEW PARK.................................................................................................. E. FOUNDERS PARK................................................................................................. F. FRANK A. VANDERLIP PARK................................................................................ G. FRED HESSE JR. COMMUNITY PARK.................................................................... H. GATEWAY PARK.................................................................................................. I. LADERA LINDA PARK........................................................................................... J. LOWER POINT VICENTE...................................................................................... K. MARILYN RYAN SUNSET POINT PARK................................................................. L. MARTINGALE TRAILHEAD PARK.......................................................................... M. PELICAN POINT................................................................................................... N. POINT VICENTE PARK/CIVIC CENTER.................................................................. 0. ROBERT E. RYAN PARK........................................................................................ P. RPV BEACH.......................................................................................................... Q. VISTA CATALINA PARK........................................................................................ 5. RELATED PLANS A. PALOS VERDES NATURE PRESERVE & PUMP.................................................................79 B. TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE...................................................................................79 C. COAST VISION PLAN INCORPORATION..........................................................................80 SECTION 3 APPENDICES......................................................................................................................81 A. 1989 PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE................................................................................................................. B. 2005 OPEN SPACE PLANNING & RECREATION AND PARKS TASK FORCE REPORT ............................................ C. COAST VISION PLAN REPORT UPDATED........................................................................................................... D. COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC OUTREACH RESULTS................................................................................................ E. SPORTS FIELDS/FACILITIES/SKATE PARK/YOUTH LEAGUE INFORMATION........................................................ F. STATUS UPDATE OF 1989 PARKS MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................... G. LADERA LINDA RESIDENT -GENERATED SURVEY................................................................................................ H. PARK AMENITIES............................................................................................................................................ 5 Parks Master Plan Update P. 7 l Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt I. INTRODUCTION A. Purpose Formatted: Font: Arial The purpose of the 2015 Parks Master Plan Update (PMPU) is to update the 1989 Parks Master- Formatted: indent: Left: o° Plan and to set forth a comprehensive strategy for addressing the future planning of the City's parks, recreation, and open space resources. The PMPU will function as a living document to help guide and respond to changes in the City's future park, open space and recreational needs. The PMPU presents updated information on each of the City's Park sites and identifies specific and general recommendations. The PMPU is not intended to be strictly binding to present and future City Councils and the City residents, but instead should function as a long range vision for the previsien ^fproviding recreation opportunities, with a flexible framework than can be adapted to changes in technology, demographics, economic realities, and recreational trends and preferences. Recommendations were informed and determined by a combination of factors including responses at twelve public workshops, City Council goals and direction, online survey results, recreation facilities and programs at neighboring cities, athletic leagues, input from other City Departments, emails and input from the public, and professional recreation expertise. Direction was also received and incorporated from a June 30, 2015 City Council Meeting where an earlier draft of this document was discussed. Much has been accomplished since the creation of the 1989 Parks Master Plan. In the 26 years since its adoption, numerous recreation goals and milestones have been achieved through the City's continuing dedication and commitment to providing a diverse and challenging recreation environment for the residents of Rancho Palos Verdes. The PMPU does not seek to re -invent the wheel, but instead combines and encapsulates the over quarter-century of achievements and effort that came before it. The PMPU is informed by existing City documents including: • City General Plan • The Coast Vision Plan • 1989 Parks Master Plan • Five Year Capital Improvement Program • Park Inventory While not adopted by the City Council, the extensive work, research, and recommendations generated by the Open Space Planning, and Recreation and Parks Task Force which met from 2002-2005 was considered as well. Recent and ongoing conceptual planning and public outreach/design efforts for sites and projects such as Grandview Park, Lower Hesse Park, Lower Point Vicente, and the Trails Network Plan Update are also key components of this plan. Rather than duplicate those efforts, the PMPU instead incorporates those recently completed and still -ongoing processes. Similarly, while the PMPU provides updated information about the majestic Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, which did not exist in 1989, it does not seek to duplicate the massive public outreach and planning process that went into that acquisition and is still ongoing. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 8 The PMPU includes the following components: 1. Background on Master Plan Procedure 2. Public Outreach Process 3. General Goals 4. Analysis of current recreation/parks usage 5. Master list of recommendations 6. Park Inventory including acquisition history, existing information, deed restrictions and possible recommendations 7. Joint Use Agreements/Partnerships/Leases 8. Status/Update of 1989 Master Plan Recommendations 9. Sports Field/Facilities Inventory ... B. Background The City's existing Parks Master Plan was adopted on October 17, 1989. Now 26 years old, the 1989 Plan was created by a 15 -member ad hoc committee established by the City Council. The committee, which divided itself into three five -member subcommittees each assigned to study a particular region of the City (Westside, Coastal and Eastside), worked over a six-month period to solicit input from the community in a variety of ways, including a citizen survey, public workshops, meetings with special interest groups, written correspondence, and contact with homeowners associations and individual residents. The resulting Plan contains an extensive list of policies, goals and recommendations regarding the park and recreational needs of the community at that time, as well as factual information and recommended improvements for each park site in the City. (Appendix A: 1989 Parks Master Plan and Appendix F: Status Update of 1989 Master Plan Recommendations) Since the 1989 Master Plan Update, the City has acquired several new park sites and significant open space areas, including the now 1,450 acre Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The most comprehensive previous attempt to update the Parks Master Plan occurred in 2002 when the City Council expanded the seven -member Recreation and Parks Committee into an eighteen -member Open Space Planning, and Recreation & Parks Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force, whose membership included a broad spectrum of interests concerning the recreation, parks and open space issues affecting the community, was charged with investigating all of the City's existing resources and unmet needs, and advising the City Council on updating the 1989 Parks Master Plan, including making recommendations for utilization of City parks and open space properties. The Task Force, which organized itself into eight subcommittees, eventually presented a strategic plan to the City Council in 2004. The plan, which included dozens of recommendations for park sites and an extensive set of recreation options for Upper Point Vicente in particular, was not adopted by City Council and the Task Force was officially dissolved in 2005. (Appendix B Open Space Planning and Recreation & Parks Task Force Report) More recently, the Coast Vision PlanC( VP) was adopted by the City Council on September 2, 2008. The !'`oast Vms'^^ P'a^CVP represented over two years of planning and an extensive public outreach effort to create an informational planning document for the City's coastal areas. The Geri+ Visien P CVP includes the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve and five additional sites: Upper Point Vicente, Lower Point Vicente, Abalone Cove, Gateway— ark, and Del Cerro. The P4a44CVP also addressed improvements and recommendations related to public access, October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 9 Formatted: Font: Arial I interpretive materials, and recreational amenities and facilities to improve the experience of the coast and open space areas for residents and visitors. While many of the Coast ViSlen WanCVP recommendations have not been significantly affected by developments since its adoption, several sites have been impacted by subsequent actions including the Annenberg Foundation's withdrawal of its proposed development prepesa' at Lel.ve.r Peint Vi^e^+c rp oject in 2011 and the Council's conceptual approval of including a skate park at' Aper POIRt VII + its 2014Point Vicente Park/Civic Center and the elimination of the Gateway Park parking lot proposal on June 30, 2015. (Appendix C: Coast Vision Plan w/ Amendments) The CVP was updated in 2012 to remove the Annenberg Proposal at Lower Point Vicente Park. A publiG eutreaGh presess is rGurrently 6I a -and again in 2015 to develop aR ,,.,date^'update the conceptual plan for Lower Point Vicente. The June 30, 2015 Staff Report stated that would be the Council adopted Geast ViSioR PlaR. QRGeonce the PMPU is adopted, aPythe impacted elements of the Geastai ` lsie—n PlaR CVP will also need to be updated. Staff is now recommending that the Coastal Vision Plan be replaced by the PMPU. This approach eliminates the possibility of overlapping and conflicting strategic documents. The five key park sties addressed in the Coast Vision Plan (Gateway, Del Cerro, Point Vicente Park/Civic Center, Abalone Cove, and Lower Point Vicente) are all included and updated in the PMPU. Section 5, "Design Guidance" will be incorporated into the draft PMPU. The Connections section of the CVP will be considered in the ongoing Trails Network Plan Update and is also included in the PMPU to help provide guidance for trail development and maintenance at City park and open space areas. C—Councilwoman Susan Brooks submitted a City Council Study Session report on May 20, 2014 recommending that staff provide an update to the 1989 Parks Master Plan. Her report stated that "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." Subsequently at the July 29, 2014 City Council Meeting, the Council discussed a proposal for a skate plaza to potentially be located on the grounds of Point Vicente Park/Civic Center. The staff report noted that "while there is nothing in the 1989 Master Plan that specifically recommends or discourages a skate park, it is worth noting that the City Council recently directed Recreation staff to conduct a Master Plan update. This update will include Point Vicente Park. Council may wish to consider including SPV's (SkateparkPV) proposal as part of the master plan process." City Council provided updated direction to staff to complete an update of the City's 1989 Park Master Plan that would provide a comprehensive strategy for addressing the future use of the City's parks, recreation and open space resources. The update would consolidate plans that currently exist for a number of major park sites, while being consistent with the City's General Plan and other guiding documents. SkateparkPV's proposal for a skate plaza at Point Vicente Park/Civic Center would also be considered as part of the update effort. A draft Parks Master Plan was presented to the City Council on June 30, 2015. A number of residents speaking that evening noted concerns about trash, graffiti, crime, safety, and vandalism at City Parks, open space areas and facilities. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 10 Formatted: Font: Times New Roman 1 Formatted: Font: Times New Roman Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt, Not Bold Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25" The City Council formally approved the following motions: 1) Remove Gateway Park from the Parks Master Plan. 2) Incorporate the privately funded Skate Plaza into the Parks Master Plan, at Upper Point Vicente Park, with staff directed to work with the Skate Park representatives. 3) Provided general direction acknowledging the concept of "less is more"; to approve modest improvements at Lower Hesse Park and Eastview Park and, to preserve the general character of the other parks; and, to maintain the character of the neighborhoods around the park facilities. 4) Direct staff to return with an analysis of a recommendation to create a full-time staff position to address trash pick-up and graffiti removal, with a budget adjustment if necessary; including a review of full and part-time staffing at park sites. C. Action Taken Subsequent to City Council June 30, 2015 Direction The Draft Parks Master Plan has been revised to reflect the direction provided by City Council on June 30, 2015. 1. The Gateway Park proposed plan has been removed. No improvements are suggested for that site. 2. The Skate Plaza is incorporated into the Point Vicente Park/Civic Center plan and staff is continuing to meet regularly with their representatives. 3. Staff reviewed the list of recommendations refined them to reflect the "less is more" directive. Particular attention was given to Lower Hesse Park (which is scheduled for the October 20, 2015 City Council meeting) and to Eastview Park. 4. Recommendations were reviewed in light of their potential impact on the existing character of the park in question and the impact on adjacent neighborhoods. The following is a list of enhanced park/Preserve staffing levels and graffiti/trash services established to better maintain and improve the quality and aesthetics of existing park sites, 1) Trash and Graffiti On July 21, 2015 the City Council approved a plan to expand trash collection in City parks from four days a week to seven days a week. Trash collection services was increased from four hours a day, Monday through Friday to eight hours a day seven days a week. Additionally, the City entered into a 24 hour graffiti removal agreement to remove all reported graffiti incidents within 24 hours. Staff and members of the public can report instances of graffiti to GPC using a smart phone app. Both the enhanced trash collection services and GPC are currently in operation. 2) Increased Park Staffing On August 4, 2015 the City Council approved a plan to expand Recreation part-time staffing presence to enhance park operations and maintenance, adding almost 10,000 part-time hours. Expanded staffing will enhance the City's ability to pro -actively improve operations and better manage and maintain the City's existing park and open space resources. This preventative approach will help protect and maintain the City's popular recreation assets. Added staff will perform the following roles: picking up overflow and scattered trash throughout the park grounds, enforcing park rules, educating the public about appropriate use of parks and open space areas, curbing vandalism, increasing staffed park hours especially during peak hours of October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. I 1 operation, and providing higher levels of responsiveness to public complaints and concerns. Eastview Park will now be staffed and roaming staff will visit unstaffed parks such as Vanderlip, Grandview,and Del Cerro on a daily basis to perform inspections, enforce rules and complete work orders. The following chart shows the approved staffing increase: Park Staffing Increase Location/Purpose Hours Roamin& Patrol 1,460 Eastview Park 3,650 Hesse Park 1,100 Abalone Cove 2,184 Ladera Linda Park 760 Robert Ryan Park 760 Sub -total 9,914 3) Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Staffing On Auausts 18. 2015 Citv Council aDDroved establishina Recreation and Parks Department part-time staffing in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Preserve staff will enhance the City's ability to pro -actively improve operations and better manage and maintain the City's existing open space resources. Preserve staff will function much in the same way that recreation staff do at our park sites. They will fill the need for a daily "boots -on -the -g round" presence in the Preserve, proactively assisting with preserve maintenance, establishing a high level of cleanliness, complementing the efforts of Public Works staff and contractors, interacting with the public, and enforcing Preserve rules. The need for a daily staff presence has been heightened by increased attendance at the Preserve, fueled in part by the growing role of social media. This preventative approach will help protect and maintain this beloved and much -used community resource by allowing staff to respond to situations immediately rather than have to submit a work order or report it to through the chain of command. 3,744 annual part-time hours were approved. Recreation and parks staff is currently recruiting and preparing training materials for Preserve staff with a goal of having this program operation by December, 2015. 4) Enforcement Enhancement On August 18, 2015 the Council also tasked staff with researching solutions to address concerns regarding enforcement in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. This issue is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on October 20, 2015. D. The Public Outreach Process A multi-level public outreach process was undertaken from October 2014 through March 2015 which included an online survey. Maximizing public awareness and involvement was a central component of a thoughtful and thorough Parks Master Plan Update. The public was notified of the PMPU and its various workshops by the following methods: October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 12 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Not Bold, Not All caps Formatted: Block Text, Right: 0.26", Tab stops: 3.5", Left • Mass mailing to all City residences in October 2014 • Updates on City's Website • Creation of a Parks Master Plan Update City Webpage • Multiple Listsery messages • Multiple Notifications on Facebook and Nextdoor social media sites • Recreation Activity Guides • Public Banners • Press Releases • HOA Notifications • Mailings to residences adjacent to park sites discussed at workshops • Contacting stakeholders and interested parties The centerpieces of the public outreach effort were a series of twelve public workshops held from November, 2014 through February, 2015 and an online survey. Facilitated Public Workshops Facilitated public workshops were held from November 2014 through February 2015. The - workshops were focused on particular park sites and were designed to obtain detailed feedback on current and possible uses at each location. Two workshops each were held for five park sites: Eastview, Ladera Linda Park, Point Vicente Park/Civic Center, Upper Hesse Park, and Gateway Park. The public workshop process concluded with two general workshops which covered the five focus parks sites as well as all other park sites and open space areas. All twelve workshops were held on Wednesday evenings, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Below is a list of the workshop locations and dates. Date TOpic Location 1. Wed. Nov. 5 Eastview #1 Peck Park 2. Wed. Nov. 12 Ladera Linda #1 LL/MPR 3. Wed. Nov. 19 Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Ctr #1 CH/Comm Room 4. Wed. Dec. 3 Hesse Park #1 HP/McTaggart 5. Wed. Dec. 10 -,Gateway #1 LL/MPR 6. Wed. Jan. 14 Eastview #2 Peck Park 7. Wed. Jan. 21 Ladera Linda #2 LL/MPR 8. Wed. Jan. 28 Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Ctr #2 CH/Comm Room 9. Wed. Feb. 4 Gateway #2 LL/MPR 10. Wed. Feb. 11 Hesse Park #2 HP/McTaggart 11. Wed. Feb. 18 -,General Master Plan #1 LL/MPR 12. Wed. Feb. 25 -,General Master Plan #2 HP/McTaggart Online Survey While public workshops tend to attract people who live near to a particular site or have an interest in a particular recreation topic, a survey generates more general, community -wide responses to a series of recreation topics. The online survey, run through the website Survey Monkey, was approved by the City Council and was subsequently completed by 743 respondents from November 21, 2015 to its closing on March 15, 2015. Questions ranged from general attitudes about parks and open space topics to very specific questions about support for components at Ladera Linda Park and Point Vicente Park/Civic Center. This was not a professional or statistically valid survey, but its results did provide many insights. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 13 Formatted: Left, Right: 0.45" I Formatted: Right: 0.45' 1 Formatted: Right: -0.01" Formatted: Font: Arial - Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial i Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial l Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Review of Recent Public Workshops and Outreach Efforts Staff also utilized materials and feedback from recent public workshops and focus groups that examined a number of high-profile City areas and park sites including the Coastal Vision Plan, Grandview Park, Lower Hesse Park, and Lower Point Vicente Park. Outcomes of the Public Outreach Process The following findings and conclusions were developed from the results of the 2014-15 Parks Master Plan Update public outreach process (see the more complete Public Outreach Report in Appendix D which includes spreadsheets showing all emails received, complete online survey results including lists/charts of all individual comments from the online survey, lists of all individual comments from workshop comment cards, and all public workshop "tape dot exercises"). Specific park recommendations are discussed in the individual Park Sites section of this document. Online Survey Analysis 743 total responses were received from November 2014 through March 2015. 87% of respondents said they lived in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Responses were received from all sections of the City. 75% of respondents rated the the City's Recreation and Parks Department as either "great" or "good" on its ability to provide physical parks and facilities to the public. Sixty- two percent rated the Department as "great" or "good" on its ability to provide recreation programs, activities and events. Overall, how would you rate the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Ce partment in its ability to provide physical parks and facilitie- to the public? Check the appropriate circle. Overall, how would you rate the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department in its ability to provide physical parks and facilitk. to the public? Check the appropriate circle. Respondents were asked to inidcate their general address by filling in their cross streets. The Formatted: Font: Arial great majority of respondents were RPV residents. Below is a graphic represenation of RPV resident respondent locations. Larger bubbles indicate a higher numbe of respondents from particular cross streets. The lowest level of responses came from the eastern section of the City while the most responses came from the southern area near Ladera Linda and the northwest section of the City. Master Plan Update P. 14 Parks CROSS STRE TS ° O PALOS VERDES ESTATES T-_- F.A = L:�ti`I IA ROLLING HILLS ESTATES C3" E r No of People 32 0 W-17 13-15 i 11-12 9-10 N 78 � 5-fi • 34 ® 1-2 Miles 0 0.36 0.7 1.4 LOS ANu E_ES In order to get a sense of how survey respondents spend their leisure time, a number of recreation activities and options were presented. Respondents were asked to check all activities that they participated in on a monthly basis. Not surprisingly, given the City's emphasis on open space and trails, 87% of respondents selected "hiking, walking and jogging" which was by far the most popular choice. Other notable results include "Swimming" (29%), "Going to the beach" (56%), "Skateboarding" (22%), "Using a dog park " (29%), "Working Out at a Gym" (36%), "road biking" (19%). "picnicking or relaxing at a local park" (40%), "Tennis" (15%), "Participating in senior programs" (14%), and `Mountain biking" (11%). Team sports percentages range from 2.8% for lacrosse up to 18% for soccer. The combined team sports percentage is approximately 46%. While team sports are clearly popular, participation levels were higher for non -team, individual activities such as surfing (18%), skateboarding (22%), road biking (19%), mountain biking (11%), horseback riding (8.4%) and golfing (16%). The variety of responses clearly demonstrates that survey respondents, the great majority of whom are RPV residents, participate in a wide range of sports and recreation activities. Below is the full list of activities that survey respondents or their families participated in on a monthly basis: October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 15 l Formatted: Font: Arial I Formatted: Font: Arial o J � o ROLLING HILLS T-_- F.A = L:�ti`I IA ROLLING HILLS ESTATES C3" E r No of People 32 0 W-17 13-15 i 11-12 9-10 N 78 � 5-fi • 34 ® 1-2 Miles 0 0.36 0.7 1.4 LOS ANu E_ES In order to get a sense of how survey respondents spend their leisure time, a number of recreation activities and options were presented. Respondents were asked to check all activities that they participated in on a monthly basis. Not surprisingly, given the City's emphasis on open space and trails, 87% of respondents selected "hiking, walking and jogging" which was by far the most popular choice. Other notable results include "Swimming" (29%), "Going to the beach" (56%), "Skateboarding" (22%), "Using a dog park " (29%), "Working Out at a Gym" (36%), "road biking" (19%). "picnicking or relaxing at a local park" (40%), "Tennis" (15%), "Participating in senior programs" (14%), and `Mountain biking" (11%). Team sports percentages range from 2.8% for lacrosse up to 18% for soccer. The combined team sports percentage is approximately 46%. While team sports are clearly popular, participation levels were higher for non -team, individual activities such as surfing (18%), skateboarding (22%), road biking (19%), mountain biking (11%), horseback riding (8.4%) and golfing (16%). The variety of responses clearly demonstrates that survey respondents, the great majority of whom are RPV residents, participate in a wide range of sports and recreation activities. Below is the full list of activities that survey respondents or their families participated in on a monthly basis: October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 15 l Formatted: Font: Arial I Formatted: Font: Arial Hiking, walking car... Swimming LaomBaa Surnng nding Going tc trie teach SNatstoeruing Ueinga dog park Working out at e Byrn Pahl clpeting IFI r'enlFx_.. GcCRng Read b K09 F11cmit#Invg or relaxing at ... Partioipeong . In ad RPV_.. Atlenming an Fh_., ePBclal... MnSFntall5 [king Pley'Inig ne,�tall Playing aoc r Playing eortball P19ytFg ICotbal I Playing volleyball tall 0% 141•% :T3% 40-:G :50% 150% 7D%. 80% 93% 1017% October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 16 Answer Choices Responses Hiking, walking orjogging 87.25% 623 Sw+immcng 29.27% 2019 - racrosse Luu% lu - Surfing 18.77% 134 Horseback rung 8.40" 60 Goring to the beach 56.30*f 402 Skateboarding 22.27% 159 a Using a dog park 29.55% 211 Working out at a gym 36.69% 2+62 = Participating in senior programs 14.57% 104 - Golfing 1&81% 1.20 Road biking 19.05% 136 Picnicking or relaxing at a local park 40.90% 292 — Tennis 15.83% 113 Participating in an RPV recreation program 4.62% 33 Attending an RPV special event 97.51% 125 Mountain biking 11.4&% 82 Playing baseball 7.42% 53 Playing s©ccer Playing softball Playing football Playing volleyball 7 otal Respondents: 714 Master Plan Update P. 17 18.49% 132 4.06% 29 5.32'x0 38 9.24% 66 October 6, 2015 Parks HIKIng, walking or--- Swlmmllg La4:n?aae Surging Flclraetra ok. riding G+..Ing t -c trrs L-3 oh ShatEpboarding Llaing a licg part 'AN3rKDng out at a gym Pa:rnclpallPlg In senleas<_.. 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Ej:I% 7.CN, Ea]% 3R.'4. itlC+7E Master Plan Update P. 18 Answer Choices Hiking, walking orjogging Swimming Responses 87.25% 623 29.27% 209 Lacrosse 2.86% 20 Surfing 18.TT% 134 Horseback rung 8.40% 60 Going to the beach 56.30% 402 Skateboarding 22.27% 159 Using a dog park 29.56% 211 Working out at a gym 36.69% 262 Participating in senior prograffns 14.57% 11114 Golfing 16.81% 1207 Road biking 19.05% 136 - Picnicking or relaxing at a kx:al park 40.90% 292 - Tennis 15.83% 113 Participating in an RPV recreation program 4.62% 33 Attending an RPV special event 17.51% 125 Mountain biking Playing baseball 11.49% 82 7.42% 53 Playing soccer Playing softball 18.49% 132 4.06% 29 Playing football - Playing volleyball 5.32% 38 9.24% 66 Total Respondents: 714 ,The survey revealed moderate support for developing additional recreation elements such as Formatted: Font: Arial playing fields and basketball or tennis courts (44% support/33% don't support) and greater support for building physical facilities such as a community center, gym, pool, or children's playground (52% support/30% don't support). mllkr 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 19 Development of additional playing fields and outdoor recreation elements such as basketball or tennis courts ma�.Hree �n anprem e[ mxY appal - Building of physical recreation facilities such as a community center, gymnasium, pool or children's playground mnY appvl - Harvkv OrlM� - Public support for preserving undeveloped land for wildlife and natural habitat remains strong at 82% with only 7% not supporting. This high level of support for open space dovetails with the 87% of respondents who say they hike or walk on a monthly basis, as well as respondents who ride horses (8%) or go mountain biking (11 %). A significant portion of the survey focused on two sites: Ladera Linda Community Center and Point Vicente Park/Civic Center (City Hall). Point Vicente Park/Civic Center was selected because a large percentage of its flat, developable area is currently undeveloped and it has been the focus of previous planning processes including the Coast Vision Plan and Open Space Task Force efforts. Ladera Linda Community Center was selected because it has been identified in the City's Capital Improvement Plan as being a candidate for renovation or demolition/rebuilding because of the poor condition of its buildings and infrastructure. More information about these two teeatielocations. and st-rggete 4suggested recommendations can be found in the individual Park Sites section of this report. Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Right: 0.26" Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 20 Point Vicente Park/Civic Center: Online Survey Results Respondents were asked to indicate their support, lack of support, or no opinion on a range of possible site amenities. The elements that received the highest level of support were all relatively modest improvements, none of which included habitable buildings, such as walking paths with fitness stations, a children's playground, a permanent dog park, a village green, and an amphitheater. Athletic facilities such as a gymnasium, pool, tennis cours, or basketball courts received relatively close results with more oppostion than support. A skate park, which has been identified by Council as a potential element for this site, received almost identical scores of "support" and "don't support" . An arts/cultural center had slightly more oppostion than support. Point Vicente Park/Civic Center Online Survey Results � � � s�� Ile y 03' � Qat Il ■ Support Don't Support ■ No ©pinion Point Vicente Park/Civic Center Combined Survey Responses The surveyedin. cludedan open-ended question allowing respondents to list anything not listed above "that you would like to see at Point Vicente Park/Civic Center. 143 survey respondents answered this questions with 599 abstaining. Many respondents opted to list items that were included on the previous list of survey questions. Not surprisingly, there was a wide range of responses from disc golf to yoga. The topics that received the most positive responses were skate park, pool, dog park, various sports -related suggestions, and open October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 21 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Right: 0.26" Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Right: 0.39" Formatted: Font: Arial Sapp— Don't S.pp— No opinion Building a multiple -sport gymnasium 93.12W 4242% Building an outdoor swimming gaol 37.4194 43.53%F29.76% 96 Adding mare outdoor tennis or paddle tennis courts 29.07% 4131% % Building a band shell or amphitheater 55.08% 2364%8 Building a skate park 42.56% 41.86% % Adding playing fields for soccer, baseball and other field sports 37.9x7% 35.88% % Creating a village green with gardens and walkways 62.03% 16,97% Providing a permanent dog park 5160% 3074% % Building walking paths with fitness stations 67.45% 1725% % Building outdoor basketball courts 34.77'% 35,47% %Building bocce baN courts x7.82% 35,61% %Building a children's playground 51.74% 23,64% %Building a tricycle park for tots 28.79% 4079% %Building an a RSAcultural center 34.77% 3839% % The surveyedin. cludedan open-ended question allowing respondents to list anything not listed above "that you would like to see at Point Vicente Park/Civic Center. 143 survey respondents answered this questions with 599 abstaining. Many respondents opted to list items that were included on the previous list of survey questions. Not surprisingly, there was a wide range of responses from disc golf to yoga. The topics that received the most positive responses were skate park, pool, dog park, various sports -related suggestions, and open October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 21 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Right: 0.26" Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Right: 0.39" Formatted: Font: Arial space/trails issues. Many respondents indicated that the there was no need for any changes. Below is a summary of responses. A full listing of responses is included in Appendix D, Formatted: Font: Arial Online Survey: Point Vicente Survey Open Ended SUMMARY # of comments 1. Pro -Skateboard park 24 2. No skateboard park 4 3. Pro -Pool 9 4. Pro -Dog park 7 5. Sorts Related 25 6. Open Spaces/Trails Hiking/Nature/Gardens 29 7. Equestrian 2 8. Community Center/Youth Activities/Facility Rentals 15 9. Seniors 4 10. Youth 4 11. General Facility/Maintenance 11 12. Miscellaneous 11 Ladera Linda Park: Online Survey Results Formatted Table Respondents were also asked to indicate their support, lack of support, or no opinion on a Formatted: Indent: Left: -0.06 Right: 0.26° range of possible site amenities at Ladera Linda Park. The elements that received the highest level of support were walking paths with fitness stations, expanded nature center, athletic fields, and a new community center. Athletic facilities such as a gymnasium, pool, tennis courts, or basketball courts again received relatively close results with more oppostion than support. There was significantly higher support for adding tennis courts rather than build additional paddle tennis courts. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 22 Ladera Linda Online Survey Results o.00x New walking Gymnasnum Additional Tennis eoeceeall Expanded Athletic Indoor Pool Outdoor Tricycle Community paths with Paddle Courts Courts Nature Fields Pool Parkfor Center fI Tennis {currently Center Tots ladenstations Courts none) 32.49% unda lcu renrN 40.06% 42.30% Tennis Courts (currently none) two] 30.21% 34.179-6 Bocce Ball Court(s) ■ Support Don't Support ■ No Opinion Ladera Linda Park Combined Survey Responses The survey again iRGUdedincluded an open-ended question allowing respondents to list Formatted: Right: 0.33° anything not listed above "that you would like to see at Ladera Linda Park". 168 survey respondents answered this questions with 575 respondents abstaining. Clearly showing some direct correlation with responses to the Point Vicente Park/Civic Center responses, the most popular answers were skate park, pool, dog park, various sports related suggestions, and open space/trails issues. Many respondents advocated for new and enhanced community center, and improved park amenities, security and maintenance. Below is a summary of responses. A full listing of responses is included in Appendix D. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 23 Su pp.,[ Don't 5uppait No Opinion New community Center at kqdgM Linda 37.96% � 27.31% Walking paths with illness stations 65.41% 13.45% 21.15 Gymnasium 29.27% 38.24% 32.49% Additional Paddle tennis Courts (currently two) 17.65% 40.06% 42.30% Tennis Courts (currently none) 35.01% 30.21% 34.179-6 Bocce Ball Court(s) 27.73% 29.69% 42.58% Expanded Nature Center 51.54% 2117% 20.29% Athletic Fields 47.20% 22.41% 30.39% Indoor Pool 32.91% 41.60% 25. outdoor Pool 33.7596 40.34% 2 Tricycle Park for Tots 31.51% 30.81% The survey again iRGUdedincluded an open-ended question allowing respondents to list Formatted: Right: 0.33° anything not listed above "that you would like to see at Ladera Linda Park". 168 survey respondents answered this questions with 575 respondents abstaining. Clearly showing some direct correlation with responses to the Point Vicente Park/Civic Center responses, the most popular answers were skate park, pool, dog park, various sports related suggestions, and open space/trails issues. Many respondents advocated for new and enhanced community center, and improved park amenities, security and maintenance. Below is a summary of responses. A full listing of responses is included in Appendix D. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 23 Online Survey: Ladera Linda Survey Open Ended SUMMARY # of comments 1. Pro -Skateboard park 38 2. No skateboard park 2 3. Pro -Pool 16 4. No pool 4 5. Pro -Dog park 14 6. Sports Related 27 7. Open Spaces/Trails/Hiking/Nature/Gardens 22 8. Equestrian 7 9. Community Center 5 10. Youth 11 11. Security Concerns 6 12. General Facility/Maintenance 15 13. Miscellaneous 6 ,The survey concluded with two open-ended questions. The first was "In your opinion what is the single most important thing the City of Rancho Palos Verdes' Recreation and Parks Department can do to improve the quality of life for its residents?" 474 people responded; 269 skipped this question. The open-ended nature of the question generated a wide range of responses. Sixty people mentioned skate parks, the great majority in favor. Approximately fifteen responses were pro dog -park. The most common response category with over 140 entries was open space/nature/trails responses with the majority expressing variants of maintaining and preserving open space and trails. There were also many requests for additional recreational amenities and programs for youth and seniors. Other popular topics addressed included parking and preserve access at Gateway Park and Del Cerro Park, and safety/security concerns, and to simply do nothing -no changes needed. Below is a summary of responses. A full listing of responses is included in Appendix D. Online Survey: Single Most Important Issue SUMMARY # of comments 1. Pro -skateboard park 60 2. No skateboard park 1 3. Pro -Pool 42 4. No pool 2 5. Pro -Dog park 16 6.Sports Related 32 7. Open Spaces/Trails/Hiking/Nature/Gardens 149 8. Equestrian 5 9. Community Center/Facility Rentals 35 810. Seniors 15 4011. Youth 14 4412. General Facility/Maintenance 25 4213. Parking Issues 26 4314. security Concerns 20 October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 24 • Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Right: 0.33" •---_- _ Formatted Table 4-415. Miscellaneous 1 55 The last question of the survey allowed respondents to offer anything else they wished to - Formatted: Right: 0.26° share. Survey fatigue may have set in by this point because only 222 respondents answered with 521 respondents skipping this question. General response categories were similar to the previous question, but with a marked increase in responses opposed to Gateway Park and requesting that something be done to mitigate parking impacts in the Del Cerro neighborhood. Below is a summary of responses. A full listing of responses is included in the Appendix D. Online Survey: Any Additional Response SUMMARY # of comments 1. Pro -Skateboard park 28 2. No skateboard park 6 3. Pro -Pool 18 4. No pool 1 5. Pro -Dog Park 18 6. Sports Related 11 7. Open Spaces/Trails/Hiking/Nature/Gardens 27 8. Equestrian 4 9. Community Center/Facility Rentals 21 10. Youth 4 11. Seniors 2 12. General Facility/Maintenance 21 13. Parking Issues 22 14. Security Concerns 6 15. Miscellaneous 32 Public Workshop Analysis FactviPw Park Two public workshops were held regarding Eastview Park at Peck Park in San Pedro on November 5, 2014 and January 14, 2015. Approximately 10 people attended each session. Discussion was lively and wide-ranging. The most -discussed topic by far was a proposed fenced dog park. Attendees at the first workshop were fairly receptive to the idea and favored a plan that located it near the stores on the western part of the park away from the homes on the eastside of the park. Attendees at the second workshop were strongly opposed to the dog park. Elements that received support were shade structures, improved picnic area, and wide walking paths. Fitness stations received mixed reviews, while a dog park, allowing moon bounces and BBQs received the lowest level support. Many attendees reported incidents of dogs off leash. Concerns were raised about maintenance, feral cats, graffiti, and occasional vandalism. A consistent desire was expressed to maintain the park's low-key neighborhood feel. Below is a chart showing Eastview Workshop attendee responses. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 25 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Right: 0.04" Formatted: Font: Arial Eastview Park Public Workshop Exercise Results. r � � Shade Structures Fltness Statlom IL 1 7,cnk Areas Dog Park 031Qs Wider Walking P.ft ■ Great Idea It's OK r So So ! No Eastview Park Public Workshop rxerclse Results L 1 9tiadr $tivr_Y,irq; Firru�53 tiS5tlrnti Pi(.n1,Ar[a5 DTgNA 'Ha, Wider W.Akk Paths ■ Great Idea It's OK ■ So Sc ■ No A comment card summary from the Eastview Workshops is in Appendix D. Gatewav Park The two Gateway Park workshops which were held at Ladera Linda Park on December 3, 2014 and February 4, 2015 were the most well -attended and liveliest of all the public workshops. Approximately 80 people attended each workshop. A majority of speakers and attendees spoke out against the Gateway project. A number of attendees from the Del Cerro neighborhood spoke in favor of the project and expressed frustration at the traffic and congestion issues they were experiencing near the Portuguese Bend Nature Reserve trailhead at the end of Crenshaw Boulevard. While many Gateway Park opponents were sympathetic to the Del Cerro issue, they raised a number of concerns about Gateway Park: ➢ Safety,_ particularly following a drowning death and numerous rescues in July 2014 October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 26 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial _ Formatted: Font: Arial l Formatted: Right: 0.26" Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial ➢ Access and traffic ➢ Neighborhood impact ➢ Social media and rising attendance at the Preserve and beaches ➢ Doubts about the effectiveness in relieving Del Cerro congestion ➢ Questions about the availability of other parking lots ➢ Enforcement concerns ➢ Concerns that people would not utilize Gateway Park to access Preserve, but would cross Palos Verdes Dr Drive South to access nearby beaches Staff received a substantial number of emails regarding Gateway Park and Del Cerro Park. A spreadsheet of the emails is in the Public Outreach in Appendix D. Below is a chart showing combined Gateway Workshop responses. Gateway Park Public Workshop Exercise Results .>a 25 m LS w m Picnic,/ Sitting Areas Educational Kias.ks Staff/ Ranger Portable Emergency Res pons Pa rki ng Lot Tuider Ari t,s5 ■ Great Idea It's OK ■ 5o So ■ No ,4 comment card summary from the Gateway workshops is in Appendix D. Upper Hesse Park Two Upper Hesse Park workshops were held on December 10, 2014 and February 11, 2014. Approximately 15-20 people attended each workshop. Both workshops featured an update on the Lower Hesse Park planning process, but the focus was on Upper Hesse Park. Attendees were most positive about adding shade structures, fitness stations, improved viewpoints, drought -resistant amenities, and tricycle park for tots, and replacing storage containers with a permanent solution. Attendees were mixed or negative about expanding the John C. McTaggart Hall patio, or adding bocce ball courts. Concerns were raised about October 61 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 27 Formatted: Right: 0.14" Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Right: 0.26" Formatted: Justified, Right: 0.26" financing, management, traffic, views and adding recreation activities for youth teens and adults. There was a strong general consensus that no significant changes were needed. Below are charts showing combined Upper Hesse Park Workshop responses. Hesse Park Public Workshop Tape Dot Exercise Results �s Shade Structure Fitness stations ■ Great (idea I M1 1 11 1 M Improved Expand WVaUdn arourlkesatant V'ewpolnts wrap'Patio Landscap-ng It'sOK V So So IIS NCS M n �s TrkVir1v pork Fw Bacca Ilal[Cowrts Enhsneed Acnic Ro-plaacp itwag;a Tots Tables $ Benctw5 Con tufners wf'P erm ■ GreatIdea It's OK ■ Sv So ■ No A comment card summary from the Upper Hesse Park Workshops is in Appendix D. Ladera Linda Park Two Ladera Linda ParksPark public workshops were held on November 12, 2014 and January 21, 2015. Approximately 20-25 people attended each workshop. Attendees had a strong positive response to a new community center with Sheriff/Park Ranger drop-in office and an expanded nature center. They expressed varying levels of support for maintaining the current multi -use lower field, improved amenities, paddle/tennis courts and adding fitness stations. Improvements to the existing paddle tennis courts were requested. There was strong opposition to a pool, gymnasium, dog park and BBQs. Attendees expressed a desire October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 28 Formatted: Justified ' l Formatted: Right: 0.39" 1 to maintain a low-key neighborhood feel. Most attendees said their favorite activity was hiking or walking. Below are charts showing combined Ladera Linda Park Workshop responses. 40 �s g 20 as w S Lades Unda Community Center Public Workshop Tape Dot Exercise Results OR G GS RN ■ Great idea It's OK ■ So So ■ No October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 29 Formatted: Font: Arial Ladera Linda Community Center Public Workshop Tape Dot Exercise Results 40 35 M w s M � 1 is 19 1 tri r Park Arrenities New Community Dog Park Nature Center Gym. Trfcycie Course Center ■ great Idea It's OK ■ So So ■ No Lades Linda Community Center Public Workshop Tape Doi Exercise Results 1 � � 1 1 tri r a. � ■ Oe `q & C y�4� baa ■ Great Idea It's ©K ■ So So ■ No October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 30 Ladera Linda Community Center Public Workshop Tape Dot Exercise Results a rs u a , . L Park Amenitles New CammunRy Dog Park Nature Center Gy. rrkyde Cause Center ■ Great idea It's. OK ■ So So ■ No A comment card summary from the Ladera Linda Park Workshops is in Appendix D. Local Ladera Linda residents conducted their own informal survey on opinions about the size of a potential new community center, possible community center components, recreation facilities and other community issues. The results can be found in Appendix G. Point Vicente Park/Civic Center Two Point Vicente Park/Civic Center public workshops were held on November 19, 2014 and January 28, 2015. Approximately 15-20 people attended each workshop. Many possible futures uses were discussed along with the history of the site and the work of the Open Space Task Force and Coast Vision Plan. The components that received the strongest support were the skate park/skate plaza, improved park amenities, a pool, walking paths, and a village green. Ideas that received the least support were bocce ball courts, tennis/paddle tennis courts, a gym, arts/cultural center and tricycle course. There was mixed support for playing fields. Concerns were raised about lighting and security, financing of projects, potential crowding of the site, long term maintenance costs and liability. Below are responses. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 31 Formatted: Right: 0.39" Formatted: Font: Arial lFormatted: Font: Arial Point Vicente Park/Civic Center Community Center Public Workshop Tape Dot Exercise Results as I� ■ � � �I ■ � 11 1 ■1 ■ �I Skate shade /6605 Arts/Cultural [log Park Children's Gym Tricycle Park/Skate /Picnic Center Playground Coursefor Plaza Tables. Tots ■ Great Idea It's OK ■ 5o 5o ■ No Great Idea It's OK 50 SG No Skate Park/Skate Plaza 4 Shade /BBC}s / Picnic Tables 4 Arts/Cultural Center t Dog Park 6 Children's Playground 5 Sym 2 Tricycle Course for Tots I 3 0 Point Vicente Park/Civic Center Public Workshop Tape Dot Exercise Results R] . 1 1 In 111111.1 Waiking Paths witlr aocceaall Courts 116Green wf Tennis/Paddle Tennis Pool Mvlti-purpose playue Fibres 5atinm Amphitheatre Ccurts fields ■ Great Idea It's OK ■ 5o 5o ■ No Great Idea It's OIC So So No Walking Paths w/ Fitness Stations 1 Bocce Ball Ce u rts 2 Village Green w/ Amphitheatre 3 Tennis/Paddle Tennis Courts 3 Pool 4 M u Iti-purpose playing fields 5 A comment card summary from the Point Vicente Park/Civic Center Workshops is in Appendix D. Formatted: Font: Arial October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 32 General Workshops Formatted: Font: Arial Two General PMPU workshops were held on February 18, 2015 at Ladera Linda Park and Formatted: Right: 0.26^ February 25, 2015 at Hesse Park. Staff presented an overview of the PMPU process and a review of all the prior workshops. Staff also presented information about all of the City's additional park sites and updates on current park design/planning efforts such as Lower Hesse Park and Lower Point Vicente Park. Input was very wide ranging at both workshops. Comments and concerns were expressed regarding a senior center, safety, security, Gateway Park, Del Cerro Park, landslide area, passive vs. active uses, emergency supplies, an equestrian center, a new community center at Ladera Linda, and additional activities for youth and teenagers. There was a general sense that when it came to development, that less was more. Below are charts showing combined General Parks PMPU Workshop responses. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 33 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25' General Master Plan Public Workshop Tape Dot Exercise Results M1 is to outdoor Baslotball Preserx:Adjacent New C—unity Preserring Building Athletic Additional Paddle PreservrAccess Courts NaWre Center Cent—Lader. Undeveloped land 11 --tion Tennis/Basketball Parkingat Gateway Linda Facilitiescwrts park ■ Great Idea It's OK ■ So So ■ No Great Idea It's @K S. So No @�tdaor Basketball Courts 12 Preserve: Adjacent Nalnre center 3 New com—ity Center: Lader. Linda 2 Preserving Undeveloped Land a Raildng Athletic Recreation Facilities 13 Additin nal paddle Te nnis/Basketball C-A Preserve -access Parking at Gatevray pa rk 1 A comment card summary from the General Park Workshops is in Appendix D. 9E. Recreational Goals/Objectives - Formatted: Indent: First line: 0.25° In addition to input from the public via the online survey, public workshops and emails, City - ( Formatted: Justified, Right: 0.33° recreation standards, City goals, General Plan Land designations, Open Space and Recreational Resource policies, and existing partnerships are all significant determining factors in the PMPU's recommendations. City Council Goals for 2015-16 are still being finalized and the General Plan Update is currently being reviewed by the Planning Commission. Formatted: Right: 0.33" Open Space and Recreational Resources Policies (excerpted from City's General Plan/Conservation and Open Space Element) • Provide Appropriate Access to public land • Promote and/or sponsor recreation programs within the City • Encourage local. Public, non-profit recreational and cultural activities. • Seek County, State, Federal and private funds to acquire, improve and maintain recreational lands. • Work through the State and Federal government in support of legislation resulting in City acquisition of land. • Encourage institutions to provide public use of their recreation facilities • Encourage the building of playing fields, where appropriate, for multiple October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 34 uses by various recreational groups. City Council Goals The City Council sets annual goals. Below are Parks and Recreation -related 2014 goals. Note: Formatted: Justified 2015 City Council and Management goals were still being determined at the time of this report. 2014 City Council Goals: • City Trails Enhancement: Complete Trails Network Plan Update (still pending) • Implementation of on-line access to recreation programs and space rentals: Complete "go -live" for Active.net (completed) • Continue with shared use of PVPUSD and City Facilities: City recreation programs to be available at Peninsula High pool and Miraleste Intermediate gym (completed -shared use at both locations scheduled for Summer 2015) • Continue with evaluation of City recreation programs/sustainability of/demand for programs (completed although staff continues to analyze the comparison of privatized rentals, independent contractors and in-house services. Staff continues to research surrounding jurisdictions to stay current on comparative services and fees) Joint Use Agreements The Recreation and Parks Department has developed a number of partnerships, ongoing- Formatted: Justified relationships, and joint -use agreements with agencies that have expanded and enhanced the recreational opportunities available to City residents and visitors. Below is a partial list: • Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority: Park Ranger Services and Junior Ranger Program • Los Serenos de Point Vicente: Docent and Junior Docent Program -museum tours and guided nature walks. • Youth Sports Leagues including AYSO, Little Leagues, US Youth Volleyball League, Pony League, Lacrosse, etc. • Palos Verdes Unified School District: Use of Miraleste Gym and Peninsula High School Pool • Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy: Assist with management of Palos Verdes Nature Preserve • County Lifeguards • Peninsula Seniors: Driver Safety Courses, Weekly Lecture Series, Mah Jong Classes, Bridge Classes • Portuguese Bend Nursery School: Use of elementary school site • PV Archery Club • Trump National Golf Club: Assistance with management of Founders Park rentals • Palos Verdes Library District: Toddler Reading Enrichment Programs, Pop -Up Library • YMCA: Joint Programming Opportunities • LA County Animal Care and Control Department: Pet Adoption and Pet Licensing, Vaccination and Microchip services October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 35 II. PARKS and OPEN SPACE In this section, each of the City's park, recreation, and open space resources has been cataloged with acquisition information, a description of the property, the improvements that exist today, deed restrictions affecting the property, and potential recommendations. A. Parkland Standards and Current Usage 1. Parkland Standards City Recreational Standards When the City was incorporated in 1973, it had one municipal park, Ryan Park (formerly known as Rancho Palos Verdes Park). The City's General Plan and the City's Municipal Code (Section 16.20.100c) require four acres of parkland per thousand residents. The General Plan states that the City will "establish ordinances to require builders and developers to provide lands and/or funds for acquisition and development of land for recreational use" and that these lands and/or funds shall "be based on a standard of providing 4 acres of local parkland per 1000 population (City of Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan, page 99)." With a population of 41,643 (2010 U.S. Census), this park acreage standard yields a goal of approximately 165 acres for the City. The City's current park acreage of 278 acres (not including 1,450 acres of open space in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve) far exceeds this goal. General Plan Designations The State of California requires a Land Use Element to be included in every local government general plan. According to the State's General Plan Guidelines, the Land Use Element shall designate the proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open space, including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities, and other categories of public and private uses of land. The City's General Plan is currently being updated and is scheduled for adoption on January 19, 2016. Any changes to the General Plan that have a significant bearing or impact on the PMPU will be incorporated. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 36 Formatted: Font: Arial 1 Below are existing land -use designations and proposed land -use designations. Definitions of land use designations are shown below. Park Abalone Cove Shoreline Existing Land Use R -P Proposed Landd Use R-P/OSP Clovercliff R2-4 R -P Deane Dana Friendship R -P no change Del Cerro R -P no change Don C Wallace Radio Ranch 112-4 no change Eastview R R -P Founders R:51 R -P Frank A Vanderlip R151 R -P Fred Hesse Jr R -A no change Gateway Park A/H/R51 R -P Grandview R -P no change Ladera Linda (City -owned) I -E I -P Ladera Linda (School Dist -owned) I -E no change Los Verdes Golf Course R -A no change Marilyn Ryan R:51 R -P Martingale 111-2 R -P Pelican Cove R -P R-P/OSP PVIC R-P/H R-P/OSP Upper Pt Vicente/Civic Center R-P/I-P R-P/1-P/OSP Lower Pt Vicente R -P R-P/OSP Shoreline Park R -P OSP Robert E Ryan R -A no change Vista Catalina 1151 R -P Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" A Agricultural H Natural Environment/Hazard I -P Institutional public RP -OSP Open Space Preserve (new land use designation being proposed, currently does not exist) R<_1 Residential equal to or less than 1 dwelling unit per acre R1-2 Residential 1 to 2 dwelling unit per acre R2-4 Residential 2 to 4 dwelling unit per acre R -A Recreational active R -P Recreational passive R Recreational (no active or passive distinction) October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P.37 Below is the current 1975 General Plan Land Use Map. 11 Formatted: Forst: Arial natural environment/hazard W hazard areas urban errAronment residential 51 d.0/5 acres 51 du./acre 1-2 du./acre 2-4 cl.u./acre 4-6 du./acre 6-12 d.u./acre 12-22 du./acre commercial retail office recreational recreational acI ive e Passive � i institutional, agricultural r--1 agriculture industrial = scientific research infrastructure facility arterial collector control districts �j urban ® socio -cultural natural specific plan ® specific plan district palos general plan October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 38 natural environment/hazard = Hazard areas urban en-Aronment residential s1 d.0/5 acres 51 du./acre 1-2 du./acre 2-4 du./acre 4-6 du./acre 6-12 d.u./acre 12-22 d.u./acre commercial retail office recreational recreational active passive ' institutional ®educational public religious agricultural �] agriculture industrial scierlrifc research infrastructure facility arterial collector control districts ® urban socio -cultural natural specific plan 8 specific plan district rancho Palos Verdes C) general plan land use map q Below is the proposed CI still being reviewed Coni the Planning Com _ _ its review, the next October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 39 Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt, No underline Formatted: Indent: Left: o" Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial step is a Public Hearing wherein the City Council would be responsible for making the final decision on any changes to the General Plan. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 40 October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 41 Land Use Designations IG f3NC LYNLL-CUESTRIAN AIUF•PVERLAY OVERLAY PISTNICTS Pa1Gs VlF 11E5 -per, NATU.RALPESIGN. CGI b Jt c L—Pl l l Y SOCYD CULR.RAL.O" ". �n d' NATURA & URGAN PESIGF:, CC.I moc- QAUTPMGTNEPC< 1 \`— F1 L._ MIPA VIST0. 0C (PRART�LANP USES T� \ RESiPENTIAL, 12'OPEN SPACE ® FVSARP MOPE SPACE PRESERVE �PPENSPACE HA R c =OPEN SPACE —,S E _= =RE-ENTIAL--ACF£ =RESMENTIAL, I3PU'ACRE =REENTIAL, 4C PUACRE AJ^' �' ES`UENTIAL, ""UACRE �REGAENTIAL, I]-]PP—RE QAGRKULTWRAL _CEMETERY COM MERGIAL-RECREATIONAL S CO.--- RETAIL _ �YI =CPMMERCIAL CF -E ✓ o NFP-T—PE FACILI- _ NST,TUTIPNAL IPNA L .ios A9p TITUT INSIONAL PUBLIC PUBLIC _. OBJSTTFNTIPNAL RELYGIOUG Lo ^g7 < RECREATIPNAL-AC-E ORECREAn. -PAP—E ff-p— t ra <• c, �_ r7 g os I October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 41 bm B. Parks Inventory and Recommendations October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 42 1. Park Map 2. Park Acreage 3. Priorities 4. Recommendations 5. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park 6. Clovercliff Park 7. Del Cerro Park 8. Don C. Wallace Radio Ranch Museum Park 9. Eastview Park 10. Founders Park 11. Frank A. Vanderlip Sr. Park 12. Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park 13. Grandview Park 14. Gateway Park 15. Ladera Linda Park 16. Lower Point Vicente Park 17. Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park 18. Martingale Trailhead Park 19. Pelican Point 20. Point Vicente Park/Civic Center 21. Robert E. Ryan Park 22. RPV Beach 23. Vista Catalina Park Trails and Open Space 1 2 3 Preserve Map Palos Verdes Nature Preserve/PUMP Trails Network Plan Update Formatted: Font: 24 pt ' Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 43 T° Hon Map of Rancho Palos Verdes Park Sites October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 44 October 61 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 45 October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 46 City of RPV Park Acreage 2015 Park # of Acres Abalone Cove Shoreline Park 76.4 Clovercliff Park 0.17 Del Cerro Park 4.5 Eastview Park 9.9 Founders Park 5.5 Fred Hesse Community Park 29.4 Grandview Park 17 Ladera Linda Community Park 11 Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park 1.5 Martingale Trailhead Park 1.2 Pelican Cove 10.5 Point Vicente Interpretive Center 28 Point Vicente Park and Civic Center 71 Rancho Palos Verdes Beach 1 Robert Ryan Community Park 11 Vista Catalina Park 0.2 Frank A. Vanderlip Sr. Park 0.48 TOTAL PARK ACREAGE 278.75 October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 47 RECOMMENDATIONS & PRIORITIES The Parks Master Plan Update has a long list of recommendations on a site by site basis that are phased in over 1-2 years, 3-5 years, and time periods to be determined. Some of the recommendations are already budgeted for or included in the funded or unfunded Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Some smaller projects, such as improvements to general park amenities at all park sites or a shift to drought tolerant landscaping where feasible can be accommodated with existing funds within the Public Works budget. If approved, staff will pursue alternative funding, including grants for unfunded projects. These dollar figures are estimates and may change as projects are further developed and scoped. Given today's challenging economic times, the City will need to deploy its financial resources carefully and thoughtfully to address the identified needs in a cost-effective way. Priorities 1. Adopt a "less is more" aooroach to future park Dlannina and Dreserve the aeneral character of existinq parks. 2. Identify and apply methods to better protect and maintain existing parks and open space resources. 3. Be sensitive to potential impacts on part -adjacent neighborhoods. 4--.4. Complete design process/phasing for Lower Hesse Park 2�5. Approve Lower Point Vicente Improvement Project, outdoor exhibits and expanded/enhanced indoor improvements. 3-6_AddressContinue to address Preserve parking and neighborhood impact issues at Del Cerro Park and Gateway Par-kadlacent neighborhoods. 4J. Confirm the desired components for Point Vicente Park/Civic Center and initiate Master Plan Process. 5.8. Approve a facilitated Master Plan and public outreach process for development of new I nriarn I inrin Park ('.nmmi inity (.Pntar I Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25", Tab stops: 0.25', Left + 0.75", Left Formatted: Right: 0.36" Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Justified PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 49 Deleted Cells All Parks ,Max. Cost Deleted Cells Recommendations €st.Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source n -z years I years t uu Improve V90,00 AFReRtiesAmenities: Benches, tables, Ongoing/PW Budget trash/recycling (Park �laP'^ogfe^SSPublic System -wide project) ks To be included in Costs spread per park $190,000 $140,000 na X X future CIP site $300,000 Ongeing/Rw Transition to drought- in pros Budgete g ublic tolerant landscaping Works To be when feasible (Park included in future System -Wide Project) $300,000 $200,000 na CIP X x Deleted Cells Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Formatted: Font: Calibri JAax Cost Deleted Cells Recommendations EstMax.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Fundin Source Deleted Cells Abalone Cove Beach 5300 000 Access Road Improvements $100,000 $100,000 FY 16-17 CIP Reserve X Improve site amenities, $35,900 site -appropriate signage, benches, and picnic tables. $15,000 $10,000 no TBD X Clovercliff Park Deleted Cells .Max. -Cost Deleted Cells Recommendations E�Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source I 1-c rears I years Ilou Improve Amenities: $5-,000 Benches, tables, �T_ trash/recyclingtrash/recycling cans $5,000 $3,000 no TBD X Del Cerro - Deleted Cells Jllex- Gest Deleted Cells Recommendations EM.Max..Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Fundin Source rzr No parking GGnG9rns/n9ighbGrhG9d Gc)ng8St;GR: Est for parking decals strip ng an i 515.500 $33,,900 $3�-,500 ne T@B October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 49 $ase Dee $259,000 $300,000 Yes IWlinded Improve Amenties: x$15,899 Deleted Cells Add picnic tables and benches $15,000 $10,000 No TBD X Don C. Wallace Radio Deleted Cells Ranch Museum Park enasmg lAax- Cost Deleted Cells Recommendations E-st.Max..Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source i-zTear� yea �o Approach HOA to na consider shift to drought tolerant planting to reduce or replace the size of the existing grass field TBD na no TBD X Eastview Park Deleted Cells Cos Deleted Cells Recommendations E-ef:Max..Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source �-z�s yearn row $50;099 FY 34-15-16 PW Build Dog Park $50,000 $50,000 na Budget X $50,000 $35,900 $50,098 na T49 - * - Install temporary staff IDeleted Cells office annual rental $29015,000 $-05810,000 na TBBR&P $50,909 $25,009 $59;909 na T439 - X - Improve Amenities: 0 Deleted Cells Benches, tables, trash/fesylsingrecyclino cans $15,000 $10,000 na TBD X Improved/widen $30,000 walking paths $30,000 $25,000 na TBD X Founders Park Deleted Cells eleted Cells Del Recommendations Est-.Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year FundingSource Tears years i low Continue ongoing to Deleted Cells relationship with Trump National staff to maintain attractive appearance and accessibility no cost na na n/a Formatted: Font: Arial, 8 pt Improve Amenities: $15 099 Deleted Cells Benches, tables, trash/recycling cans $15,000 $10,000 na TBD X Frank A. Vanderlip Deleted Cs Park Phasingell Pax- Cost Deleted Cells Recommendations Est-.Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source I i-z rears I years row Improve Amenities: $39,009 Benches, tables, trash/recylcing cans $10,000 $5,000 na TBD X Fred Hesse Jr. Deleted Cells Community Park/Upper Hesse Park Phasing AAax Cost Deleted Cells Recommendations Est Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source 1 i-z Tears I years I low Install fitness stations $59,999 along walking paths $50,000 $35,000 na TBD X $50,989 $25-,880 $50,880 na T139 - * - Upgrade existing x$25,000 Deleted Cells amenities: picnic tables, benches, trash/rec cling $25,000 $20,000 na TBD X October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 50 $39,999 $24,44 $39;009 na Tap - * - $24"W $219-999 $21-9-999 4445r o o4..,..,., Fiber Optic Cabling PF0j8Gt1 (inch -dp-.; Ryan PaFk)$269,999 $2&9,999 $269,999 34-36 rlo�� Install solar power $385;000 Energy Savings Deleted Cells system $385,000 $385,000 16-17 Grant Replace Fencing on 369,999 Northern Border of Property (Upper and Lower) $169,000 $127,000 1 na TBD X Design and install Deleted Cells stabilizing viewpoint at edge of western lawn. Include benches $20,000 $15,000 $29,GG9na naTBD _- - Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Replace current i$1-80,000 Deleted Cells railroad tie stairs with concrete stairs (Est. includes Ladera,ilse Linda) $180,000 $140,000 Unfunded TBD X Fred Hesse Jr. r Deleted Cells Community Park/Lower Hesse Park Phasing Max. Cost Deleted Cells Recommendations Est-Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source I I-c rears I years iI au Incorporate results of Deleted Cells Lower Hesse Park Improvement-Project once completed. Phas�ApPFE)Yed Rudget Nets-. Scheduled to be considered by C4 Council in-Aaguston October 20 2015. na na -na na Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Phase 1 $500,000 $500,000 $699,99Gna nal5-16 CIP --- .- Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Future Formatted: Left Phases TBD na na naTBD Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Gateway Park Deleted Cells Max--6eet Recommendations E-et.Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source Deleted Cells pl TCDI.IThfF A/C A• Appreve Gateway Deleted Cells ung GIP Gampenents�None: $20G;9GGna $200,90Gna $200,000 4445 Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt *Dirt nn let with approx mately 1A6ludedin park ai3eve-teta4 included-in-above-fetal included-is-above-fetal na as hnr-;p tra lord IR6IHdAd-in ab9Ye-fetal �,tal fla Aa iR 4 fla na if *1.,4..FPFetVG I.,f..r.., OR r,a portable ndwded In above-fetal as as *Cn ncr: an Trn'lo and nduded-In above -fetal included-ia-above-fetal iasluded-is-above-fetal as as * Inc-luded-In above-fetal iRGW4e44a-abeve4eta1 ineluded-ia-above-total as as X *Staff/Ranger Aron Drop in Tr.,'lor � abeve4ota4 inGWdedan-abeve-tetal inelucled-iflabeveTetal na na October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 51 pI TFRAIOTI\/F R: Alo Fac litieg at nGludedIn ai3eve total +Riu4ed4a-abeve49W kniuded is abeam as as 1 Grandview Park Deleted Cells Cos Deleted Cells Recommendations fist-.Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source rears rs� Pending results n eRVireRFRental alysis development nf the "SyGamgFe Option" begin ng with Dl.noe A wh Ah weuldaslude AOR841_1491. Af a RatuFal paFkiRg let, landscaping-Sycamore $635,000 Option $635,000 $635,000 18-19 Geatirrn CIP Reserve X Initiate Facilitated Deleted Cells design/pubic outreach/phasing process for remaining elements of Grandview plan including activity lawn, viewing nodes, discovery area, flexible cycling area and Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt walking trails TBD na na -TBD Ladera Linda Park Deleted Cells AAax. Cost Deleted Recommendations E�Max..Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year FundingSource I-c TearsCells years 1lou Develop facilitated da Deleted Cells Master Plan and public outreach process for development of new Ladera Linda Park 44-15-16 PW Community Center. $49080,000 $100,000 $1-00,BOOna Budget X Upon completion of $7,,-200-,000 Deleted Cells Ladera Linda Master Plan Process, proceed with demolition of existing buildings and CIP Reserve construction of new $4,00,000 in FY 18- communitycenter. $7,200,000 $7,200,000 18-19 19 • X Incorporate expanded Deleted Cells Nature Center/Preserve Annex see above na na na Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Incorporate _ Sheriff/Ranger Drop-in Office see above na na na Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Instal' fitness Atatanng$50,000 $35,900 $50990 na TBD - * - In�r�u $50-;000 $25,990 $69;009 r1a T80 - * - Pave access road Deleted Cells between lower and middle parking lots'- TBD na na naTBD Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt RecommendationsE •-,.- oo^�• thin. Gest Max�est CIP/Yea r uree , 2-Y-eafs 44-y ars TBD TBB na na na -T-BD - X - October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 52 Improve landscaping Deleted Cells around existing multi- use playing field* TBD na na waTBD Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Upgrade surfacing of current asphalt play area* TBD na na naTBD Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Keep onetwo basketball courtcourts* TBD na na naTBD Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt oad wo eR „ate* T430 na Fla na T@9 Add tnt tricycle course* X99 na na na T4�0 Install interior paddle Deleted Cells tennis fencing separating the two ^v eeurts $2910,000 $2910,000 $24FGWna aaTBD Formatted: Font, Calibri, 12 pt Replace current .— Deleted Cells railroad tie stairs with concrete stairs (Hesse, also)**Cost included in Hesse Park estimate ** Unfunded TBD X *GestsAbove costs to Deleted Cells be developed during Ladera Linda Parks Master Plan Process as size, scale and quantities of amenities are determined na na na na na na na Deleted Cells Lower Point Vicente Park/Point Vicente Interpretive Center Phasing JMax_ Cost Deleted Cells Recommendations E�Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source I -z rears 1 years IOU Implement Lower Point $299,090 Vicente Park Improvement Project easeN/isierr Rlaa oakeaskPresess+s complete: InGerporate ohasp 2 PrOGeSS 06 Zed Nntw Cnh ,rl lard fnrlord fo �/711":ty Couns l $2,400,000 $2,400,000 Unfunded CIP X Incorporate Phase 2 $455-,000 interior Exhibits upgrade into Master Plan once outreach Restricted Donor process is complete $455,000 $455,000 15-16 Fund X Install solar power $419,000 Energy Savings system on PVIC bldg $410,000 $410,000 17-18 Grant X Marilyn Ryan Sunset Deleted Cells Point Park Phasing S Deleted Cells Recommendations E-st:Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Fundin Source I -z rears years I o Continue to maintain Pa Deleted Cells positive working relationship with Trump National to maintain no cost na na n/a ongoing October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 53 attractive appearance and accessibility of ark. Martingale Trailhead Deleted Cells Park i Phasing rDeleted Cells Recommendations E"Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year FundingSource 1-c rears - years- - row Upgrade existing Deleted Cells amenities including water fountain and signage $10,000 $8,000 $10,OBOna naTBD Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Pelican Cove Formatted: Font: 8 pt fulax:-best Deleted Cells Recommendations Est -.Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source •---_aa--- Deleted Cells Upgrade existing amenities $50,000 $40,000 $50-- 00na naTBD Deleted Cells Point Vicente Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Park/Civic Center ,MaxCos t Deleted Cells Recommendations E-stMax. Cost Min. Cost CIP/Year Funding Source Deleted Cells Authorize a facilitated Master Plan Deleted Cells Design/Cost Benefit Analysis and Public Outreach Process for Point Vicente Park/Civic Center, 1 .. g Teem RaR AS A I326A-d9GI-KnA t with the inclusion of a qkatA Park iR the area' „^`.' n^n $250,000 $200,000 $250.000na Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 t naTBD P Direct staff to pursue a formal "swap" of the 6.6 acre active recreation parcel with the National Park Service no cost na na na Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Incorporate results of pa Deleted Cells Public Works Corporation Storage Yard Relocation process to study the possibility of spread nq strategic lesatier+s thFoughout the G ty nffinp, at City Hall, efficiency- of -P u h lin art of thexist 'n part " '.,$ _ $300,000 $300,000 $3994=na 15-16 budget X a -- - - - Private Fundraising Deleted Cells Skate Plaza $850,000 $850,000 Unfunded by Non-profit group Civic Center Tennis i, Deleted Cells Court $100,000 $100,000 WG-,= a CIP Reserve Community Center $8,000,000 $3,000,000 �8' Unfunded Deleted Cells October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 54 Ceafiaalnclude the Deleted Cells following components be lasludedconsidered as part of the in the Point Vicente Park Master Plan Process: �i-City Hall 4D -Community Center 4 -Skate Park/Plaza (not to exceed 10,000 feet) ii Outdoor Swimming Pool ii -Shade Structures ii -Children's Playground ii Walking paths w/fitness stations ii Enhanced amenities: ' Formatted: Border: Left: (Single solid line, Auto, 0.5 pt Line Picnic Tables, width) benches, trash/recycling cans/BBQs it -Improved Village Cost estimates to be developed Green during Point Vicente Park Master i}Tennis Courts Plan Process as size, scale and if -Permanent Dog Park quantities of amenities are identified. na na aaTBD Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Rancho Palos Verdes - Deleted Cells Beach ,nasmg Deleted Cells Recommendations E-stMax.Cost Min. Cost CIPNear Funding Source I r -z rears I years r UpgradeParkDeleted Cells aFnPRitiP-;No changes to this site$10,000 $ra,989 $18,999 as Formatted: Font: 12 pt Robert E. Ran Park Formatted: Font: Calibri fax. sow Deleted Cells Recommendations E�sEMax.. Cost Min. Cost CIPNear Funding Source �----•--• - - Remodel or build new Deleted Cells community building. $1,000,000 $250,000 $1-,000,000na naTBD Deleted Cells Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt Enhanced amenities: ,$1-5-,000 Picnic Tables, benches, Deleted Cells trash/recycling Fx cans/BBQs $2030,000 $20,000 na TBD R,gtnshade,r��,� tn.• $50,000 $254000 nommunication with City Hall (includes $260,009 $260;000 $260,000 14x5 * - - Vista Catalina Park Deleted Cells ,Max Cost Deleted Cells Recommendations E -&Max.. Cost Min. Cost CIPNear Funding Source i ,-c rears I -yearn Continue to work with J'a i Deleted Cells Trump Natitrat-staff to maintain attractive appearance and accessibility na na na na Deleted Cells Formatted: Font: Calibri Est -.Max.. Cost Min. Cost Ma -.,Gest --- Formatted: Font: Not Bold $25-,469 TOTALS 23729,000 $-19,17117658,000 $2,469,890 1 1_W_—. _..I -- October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P.55 Formatted: Font: Arial "- - Formatted: Left, Indent: First line: 0" Formatted: Indent: First line: 0" Photo by Ed Shea/PVNET PROPERTY NAME Abalone Cove Shoreline Park ADDRESS 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South PARCEL NUMBERSIDATE ACQUIRED 7572-018-900 1 6/14/1988 7573-007-900 6/14/1988 October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 56 7572-019-900 6/14/1988 7572-019-902 Archery 1/13/87 Range 7572-019-901 6/14/1988 ACQUISITION COST $1,060,00 ACREAGE 124.31 total acres Ab. Cove 79.16 acres Archery 45.15 acres SOURCE OF FUNDINGIACQUISITION INFORMATION The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency acquired Abalone Cove Shoreline Park from the County of Los Angeles on November 10, 1987. The property was obtained as a result of the Horan Lawsuit settlement. The Horan Agreement provided that the City would pay the County $1,060,000. Half of the payment was made to the County at the time of execution of the transfer agreement. The second payment was to be waived by the County on a dollar -for -dollar basis for each dollar diverted by the Agency for assessments securing the bonds or any other debt instruments for the stabilization work. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency acquired the Archery Range from Transamerica Development Company (former owner of the Portuguese Bend Beach Club) on January 13, 1987. CURRENT USEIDESCRIPTION Various improvements have been made to the park which includes two beaches (Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove), tide pools, bluff top viewing areas and trails. The park contains a State Ecological Preserve and taking of protected animals and marine life is prohibited. There is direct access to a parking lot. To access Sacred Cove, users must walk along Palos Verdes Drive South to one of two trails between Portuguese and Inspiration Points. The site also includes a 45 acre parcel that features an archery range. The Archery Range is 45.15 acres in size. In 1990, the City granted Conditional Use Permit No. 152 and Coastal Permit No. 84 to the South Bay Archery Club to use the property on a temporary basis as an outdoor roving archery range. This use had been displaced from its previous location on the north side of Palos Verdes Drive South when the City substantially re- graded this area as part of a landslide abatement project in 1986. The Archery Club has made minimal improvements to the property in conjunction with the CUP, including the placement of targets, warning signage, benches and small shade structures. 70.8 acres of the 79.16 acre property (excluding the upper and lower parking lots, upper picnic area and pre-school/lifeguard area) are part of the Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve. Improvements to the parking lot, building and upper area, neludi g instH Ilationincluding the installation, of a parking arm, were completed in 2014 as part of the Abalone Cove Parking Lot Improvements Project. The Abalone Cove Shoreline Improvements Project in 2014 included enhanced and added park pathways, viewing areas, interpretive signage, public gathering space, upgraded and additional benches and picnic tables, and a shelter. RESTRICTIONS The County of Los Angeles acquired the land from private owners in 1975 for the specific purpose of providing a public beach. Federal Land and Water Conservation Funds were utilized for acquisition and development. Additionally, an Ecological Reserve was placed on a portion of the park in a license agreement with the County of Los Angeles and a lease agreement with the State Lands Commission. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 57 Formatted: Font: Arial �- - Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified PRIOR RECOMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: Installation of safety railing on the bluff tops above Abalone Cove and around Portuguese Point, construction of twenty picnic pads (5 handicap accessible) entry sign and landscaping, entry building with office restrooms and storage facilities, enlargement of parking lot by 70 spaces. Pave paths from the parking lot accessing the picnic tables along the bluff. 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Re -sodding of the upper levels of the site with natural grasses that require no irrigation. Improving beach access by upgrading the access paths. Upgrading the lower beach area buildings, including the restrooms and outdoor shower. 2008 Coast Vision Plan: Minimal changes: Adding an ADA accessible trail looping the top of the bluff area, adding an overlook at the edge of the park, selective native vegetative planting, and adding shade trees. Remove invasive species. Add new park amenities - picnic tables, shade tree planting program. MASTER PI A41 REGG1AMCN1lAT1AAIC. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 58 Formatted Table Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified - Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS: abalone Cove has had two significant upgrades completed in 2014, the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Improvement Project and the Abalone Cove Parking Lot Improvement Project. Improvements included new trails, picnic areas, viewing nodes with telescopes, interpretive panels, a shade structure, native plant landscaping, and discovery zones. The public restroom, staff building and parking lot were significantly improved and an automated pay system was installed for the parking lot. AEJ.LONE COVE SHORELIN€ PARX IMPROJERAENTS 6REl EYYRFi • Regrade and re -pave the access road from PVDS to beachfront to improve accessibility for emergency response and maintenance vehicles. • Improve site amenities, site -appropriated signage, benches, and picnic tables. Master I Parks �- _-- Formatted Table Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Photo by Ed Shea/PVNET OF "WH RS11C4!l16p3 Y®IGlS PARRS SYSM PROPERTY NAME Clovercliff Park ADDRESS 28801 Golden Meadow Drive PARCEL NUMBERS/DATE ACQUIRED 7583-001-900 6/5/1978 ACQUISITION COST $0 ACREAGE .18 SOURCE OF FUNDING Donated to the City. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION This park land was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Czeslaw Mackiewicz and Mr. and Mrs. James Gehris. The park improvements were constructed and dedicated in 1983. The 7718 square foot pocket park has a path, is landscaped, and large rocks are available for seating with a distant ocean view. RESTRICTIONS The land was donated under the condition that it be used as a view park only. No playground equipment, barbeque equipment or picnic tables can be installed. PRIOR RECOMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: No recommended changes. 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Encourage the City of Palos Verdes Estates to preserve the land abutting this park as open space to provide access between the two communities and protect the existing view. 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 015 PARK MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS: • :T Transition to drought -tolerant landscaping • Improve walking path, site -appropriate signage, and benches. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 60 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified ' Formatted: Font: Arial (Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified ' Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Photo by Ed Shea/PVNET PROPERTY NAME Del Cerro Park ADDRESS 2 Park Place PARCEL NUMBERSIDATE ACQUIRED 7581-032-901 9/27/1978 ACQUISITION COST $0 ACREAGE 3.94 SOURCE OF FUNDING Construction costs were $39,000 and were funded through the Quimby Act assessments for the tract. In 2002, the city acquired the open space parcel surrounding this park site through a County tax -defaulted property auction. The cost of the additional parcel was $18,215.61 and was paid for with City General Funds. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION This property was acquired from the Federal government at the same time the City acquired Paint Vicente Park and the Civic Center. The property was acquired by the City at a 100 percent discount. The parcel formerly supported a radar installation that was abandoned at about the same time the City incorporated. The existing park was completed in 1983 in conjunction with the development of the Park Place Tract. Construction costs were funded through the Quimby Act assessments for the tract. There are panoramic views of canyons, agriculture, coastal headlands, ocean and offshore islands from the site, and a flat grass play area. It is landscaped and has a safety fence just below the bluff to restrict access to the canyon below without blocking the views. The site also has low lying stone donor appreciation walls installed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. There is a public parking lot, but no restrooms. Non -motorized model remote control airplanes are allowed to be flown at this park site by permit. RESTRICTIONS October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 61 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified The park must remain open for public use in perpetuity for recreation purposes. The park may riot be fenced, sold or leased except to another governmental agency with the concurrence of the Department of the Interior. Amenities were constructed under the approved Program of Utilization. Any additional amenities must follow that Program of Utilization or be approved by the National Park Service and the State Department of Parks and Recreation. PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: Safety fencing just below the bluff to restrict access to the canyon below without blocking the view. Permanent restroom facility. Tot lot and play equipment. Pedestrian` trail connecting the bluff with the parking lot. 5-10 picnic tables near the grove of trees near bluff - top area. 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Restrooms, picnic tables, tot lot and play equipment. BBQs, benches, water fountains, trailhead markers, consider public access connections between Del Cerro Park and the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve. Consider amending Municipal Code to allow hang gliding and parasailing, subject to City permitting process. No additional lighting. 2008 Coast Vision Plan: • Establish Del Cerro Park as a donor recognition site • Augment visitor facilities and provide ADA accessible path to Preserve outlook • Improve Preserve and Trails signage. • Build restroom. 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS �4eta:There was significant discussion of Del Cerro Park and parking impact on neighbors due to its proximity to the Portuguese Bend Nature Reserve., In April 2015 the City Council directed staff to study parking and access options in the Del Cerro Park area. There have been numerous reports of people parking in neighborhoods adjacent to the Portuguese Bend Nature Reserve area. This item was addressed by the City Council on June 16, 2015 ^tien ees expressed resistaliee e paFlEing in adjacent neighborhoods, and the possibility ef designating parking spaces at 1) 1 Genro p -Ark fqr resident only use. This i:Aat4erwill be ineefpara4ed into the PN4PU when finalize and direction was given to staff to allow permit parking in the adjacent neighborhoods, modify on -street parking on Crenshaw Boulevard and establish a resident permit parking program at Del Cerro Park. The Del Cerro Community and residents on Valley View Drive now have resident permit parking. The Island View Community also has approved resident permit parking but are not currently utilizing the program pending further internal implementation discussions. Additionally the striping on the eastside of Crenshaw near Del Cerro Park has been modified to eliminate parking. 10 space on the west -side of Crenshaw have been reserved for resident recreational permit parking only. Forty spaces on the west -side of Crenshaw are available for public parking. The seventeen space parking lot in Del Cerro Park is available to the public: The Coast Vision Plan's Site Concept Plan for the site has largely been realized. Del Cerro is a donor recognition site for Preserve supporters with augmented and improved paths, amenities and an ADA path to a Preserve outlook. Recommendations: October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 62 Formatted: Font: Arial �. Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Justified Formatted Table Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial iatted: Font: Arial fatted: Indent: Left: 0" IIOF a &..:! October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 63 II- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Don C. Wallace Radio Ranch Museum Park Formatted: Font: Arial PROPERTY NAME Don C. Wallace Radio Ranch Museum Park ADDRESS Armarga Springs Rd. and Pergola PARCEL NUMBERSMATE ACQUIRED 7585-033-900 2/15/1990 7585-033-904 2/15/1990 7585-033-901 2/15/1990 7585-033-905 2/15/1990 7585-033-902 2/15/1990 7585-033-903 2/15/1990 ACQUISITION COST $0 ACREAGE .69 SOURCE OF FUNDING This property was received in satisfaction of the conditions of the Quimby Act upon development of the Wallace Tract. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION The property was originally intended as a radio museum with funds for the improvement of the museum to be raised by the Wallace Radio Ranch Museum Foundation. When the required funds were not raised the property became a neighborhood park maintained by the Wallace Ranch Homeowners Association. There are no improvements to the property other than turf and an irrigation system. The property has been maintained for many years by the adjacent homeowners association and is considered, by them, to be a private open space. RESTRICTIONS PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: None 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Consider approaching Wallace Ranch HOA to determine level of interest in accommodating a practice field for soccer, football or lacrosse. Consider modifying fencing to provide access points from Amarga Springs Road and/or provide park signage indicating that the site is a public park. 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS • Approach HOA to consider a shift to drought tolerant planting to replace or reduce the size of the existing grass field. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 64 Formatted: Font: Arial 1 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted Table Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Photo by Ed Shea/PVNLT Du'i=arr ar exo PAM VIRM srs,a PROPERTY NAME Eastview Park ADDRESS 1700 Westmont Ave. PARCEL NUMBERS/DATE ACQUIRED 7444-001-900 1989 ACQUISITION COST $0 ACREAGE 9.9 SOURCE OF FUNDING Site is leased by the City. CURRENT USEIDESCRIPTION This park site is leased from Los Angeles County Sanitation District. Improvements on this site include a children's playground, picnic facilities, jogging path, permanent restroom, landscaping and an off-street parking lot. RESTRICTIONS The lease with the Sanitation District precludes adoption of any rules that would limit the use of the park to Rancho Palos Verdes residents and allows for termination of the lease 60 -day notice from the District should the land be needed for Sanitation District use. The City may be required to remove the improvements at the discretion of the District if the land is taken back. Passive Use Designation. PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 65 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial, Not Highlight Formatted: Justified 1989 Parks Master Plan: Children's Playground, permanent restroom, jogging path, picnic facilities, landscaping and irrigation, off-street parking lot (note: Park constructed after Master Plan adopted) 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Possible consideration as sports field location, ideally one that would not require the installation of permanent facilities. Expand the parking lot and add BBQs. 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS Dog Park: Off -leash dogs are a common occurrence at Eastview, which has a reputation as being essentially an off -leash facility. A leash law is in effect at all City Parks. Staff has received numerous complaints about residents who feel uneasy or have had unpleasant encounters with off -leash dog. A dog park would not eliminate this issue, but it would be part of the solution, providing an opportunity for dog owners to legally have their dogs off -leash. Public workshops elicited concerns about the project and significant oppostion, although the online survey had strong support. The Eastview Dog Park would have both small and large dog runs. The proposed location currently has ample, existing shade trees and would have seating areas, access to water, public restrooms, and sufficient parking. The location is buffered from commercial buildings to the west, is compatible with the land use designation and has approval from the Sanitation District. The p"Do Par will be uiista4ad an ; have fixed hours of operation consistent with the parks current hours. Staff will utilize existing, approved rule signage from the Rancho Caninos Dog Park. 7-1r e Urafi: Easlvie�n Oag i'ark Plate G�eFlatin fecdpacN Iron un,11. i1.5-14 wank&hap Staffing: There are currently no staffed parks on the eastside of the City. One of the recommendations for Eastview Park is to install a small, portable staff office that would be occupied by Recreation part-time staff. Note: City Council recommended on June 30, 2015 that improvements at Eastview Park be modest in scope. Council approved staffing at Eastview on August 4, 2015. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 66 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified, Indent: Left: -0.08", Hanging: 0.06" Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial orate: Easrview Oag VarN. Plan C—refleets taetlCacN from initlal 11-5-14 w6fNSnop Eastview Recommendations: • Build Doo Park • T«..t..il F.t..onn Stat: HS a!O fl... allE:..g Paths • jIInstall staff office • install shade stizuetures • Improve amenities: benches, tables, trash/recycling cans • Improve/Widen Walking Paths • Transition to drought -tolerant landscaping Photo by Ed Shea/PVNET cm Of RANCHO PALOS WADES PARKS SYMM PROPERTY NAME Founders Park ADDRESS 1 Ocean Trails Drive PARCEL NUMBERSMATE ACQUIRED 7564-021-909 2/8/2006 ACQUISITION COST $0 ACREAGE 5.21 October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 67 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial SOURCE OF FUNDING N/A CURRENT USEIDESCRIPTION This park site was deeded to the City by the V.H. Property Corporation as part of the golf course development agreement. The site is adjacent to the Trump National Golf Course Improvements include picnic tables, a gazebo, nearby restrooms, coastal access, walking and biking trails and landscaping. This park, which is dedicated to the courageous visionaries who helped found the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, has tremendous views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. A portion of the site can be reserved for weddings and other ceremonial events. Trump National Golf Course is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the park as well as handling reservations for rentals which, as of September 2014, are limited to 15 person stand-up ceremonies. The flagpole at Trump National was recently added to Founders Park. RESTRICTIONS There is a condition on the property regarding special events. The park can have up to six temporary events per year within the park including, without limitation, filming events that close off portions of the park. Limited to recreation and open space uses. PRIOR RECCOMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: N/A 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: N/A 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS • Continue ongoing relationship with Trump National staff to maintain attractive appearance and accessibility of park. • Improve amenities: benches, tables, trash/recycling cans • Transition to drought -tolerant landscaping where feasible October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 68 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial l Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Photo by Ed Shea/PVNET t. "e �—� 0" of KANW FdtdS YEIIGES pAINS'SYS1[M PROPERTY NAME Frank A. Vanderlip Sr. Park ADDRESS 6500 Seacove Drive PARCEL NUMBERSIDATE ACQUIRED 7573-016-900 1/8/1982 7573-016-901 1/8/1982 ACQUISITION COST $0 ACREAGE 4.77 SOURCE OF FUNDING This park site was deeded to the City in satisfaction of conditions of development of the T&T tract CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION This park site was deeded to the City in satisfaction of conditions of development of the T&T tract. The park improvements were provided under the Quimby Act requirements, and the park was accepted as complete by the City in 1986 as a prerequisite for the development of the Seacove area. A bluff -top safety railing was later added by the City. Other improvements include benches, a safety fence and landscaping. Unobstructed views of the ocean, headlands and islands are the main attraction at this park. RESTRICTIONS Proceeds from any sale of park property must be returned to the Quimby fund for future purchase of park land or development of park amenities. PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: Install safety railing at the bluff edge and provide trail access. 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: None 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 69 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial C Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial • Transition to drought -tolerant landscaping. • Improve amenities: benches, tables, trash/recycling cans Photo by Ed Shea/PVNET PROPERTY NAME Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park ADDRESS 29301 Hawthorne Blvd. PARCEL NUMBERSIDATE ACQUIRED 7583-022-908 4/3/1980 7583-022-910 5/27/1976 7583-022-911 5/27/1976 7583-022-909 4/3/1980 ACQUISITION COST $1,520,000 ACREAGE 28.68 SOURCE OF FUNDING Construction of the facility used the following funding sources: Quimby Act, Proposition 1, Environmental Excise Tax (EET), General Revenue Sharing, Capital Improvement Fund, Parks and Recreation Fund, Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. To develop the Lower Hesse Park Trails, the following funding sources were used: Measure A, State Parks and Recreation Grant, Quimby and EET funds. The acquisition of the parks was combined with the purchase of two parcels that make up Grandview Park. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION The park site was acquired from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The purchase was completed in two transactions over a five-year period beginning in 1976. Development of the facility was completed in September 1983 at a cost of $3,715,405. This park, with its well -manicured parkland and active community center, is one of the most popular in the City. Among the features available for public enjoyment in the upper park area are baseball and soccer fields, numerous picnic tables with barbecues, playground equipment suitable for toddlers to adolescents, and a well-used'/4 mile walking path. Most of the City's privatized recreation classes are offered at this facility and many Peninsula Senior activities are held here. Additionally three rooms in the 7,300 square foot community center are available for rental for meetings and private parties. In lower Hesse Park, a system of trails, two picnic areas, sand volleyball court, and a parking lot were completed in July 1999. Funds for the $497,800 improvement project came from: October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 70 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial { Formatted: Justified Measure A $210,000 State Parks and Recreation Grant $147,750 Quimby/EET Funds $140,050 RESTRICTIONS None, however, use of various grant, Quimby, and EET funding for construction carries various restrictions. PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: Lower Hesse Park -Construct four to eight regulation tennis courts, permanent restrooms and parking. The remainder of the area is to be landscaped as a passive, open greenbelt. 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Upper Hesse Park: Upgrading the existing ball field to a league standard playing field. Create a dual track around the perimeter of the park for biking, rollerblading and skateboarding. Lower 14esse Park: Development of seftball and/or seeeer fields, however neighborheed opposition to this idea would be signifieant. Consider i 4udifig pienie tables, resiroems, barbeques, and paved bike trails. RethPe Cityhould.. make adeeisien on-whether i should femain deveted to passive uses of be eenvet4ed to a eambination of passive and aetive uses. Onoe tha! decision is made, the City eould go thr-ough a facilitated design process to develop a plan to improve Lower 14esse Pafk as either a passive use f4eilitywith better landseaping and it= '_ '' or a eambination aetive use f4eility with athletie fields surrounded by Passive t1se - I .......... OB Lower Hesse Park: A system of trails, two picnic areas, sand volleyball court, and a parking lot were completed in July 1999. Further improvements to this area have been in a planning/ design phase since 2005. Conceptual designs were prepared in 2011 which included extensive landscape and trail improvements and active elements such as a basketball court, tennis court, paved parking lot, and a small structure which would include a public restroom, staff office and storage. The City Council directed staff in 2012 to work with the Pacific View HOA to scale back the project and phase in improvements. A draft plan featuring improvements and enhancements to the existing trails and amenities has been prepared for the site with phases including an initial phase funded at $500,000. Staff presented a plan to the Pacific View HOA on September 14 and, after making refinements, presented an updated plan with an expanded alternative to all Homeowner Associations at a public workshop on September 21. Staff is currently updating the plan based on feedback from that meeting. Note: This item is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on October 20, 2015. ,2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 71 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Upper Hesse Park • Install fitness stations along walking path • install shade stfuettffes • Transition to drought-tolerant landscaping • Upgrade existing amenities: picnic tables/benches/trash/recycling cans • Improve/Enhance viewpoints • Dos„«F ee Par-king Tot • Fiber ptie a abling allowing for unified e eation with Cit.. 14all • Install solar power system • Replace fencing on northern border of property • Design and install and stabilizingstabilize. view point at the edge of western lawn in Upper Hesse. Include benches etc. • Replace current railroad tie stairs with concrete stairs. • Incorporate results of Lower Hesse Park Improvement Project once completed. Lower Hesse Park: Note: Improvements to this area have been in a planning/design phase since 2005. Conceptual designs were prepared in 2011 which included extensive landscape and trail improvements and active elements such as a basketball court, tennis court, paved parking lot, and a small structure which would include a public restroom, staff office and storage. The City Council directed staff in 2012 to work with the Pacific View HOA to scale back the project and phase in improvements. A draft plan is being prepared for the site with phases including an initial phase funded at $500,000. Note: Scheduled to be presented to the City Council in October 20,. 2015. Master Plan Parks Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial l Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial CITY DF RANCED PRAM YERPES PARRS SYSFFA PROPERTY NAME Gateway Park ADDRESS Palos Verdes Dr. South btwn Peppertree Drive and Schooner Drive PARCEL NUMBERSIDATE ACQUIRED 2005 ACQUISITION COST See below ACREAGE 17 acres SOURCE OF FUNDING Gateway Park was purchased in December 2005 together with 406.95 additional acres that are now part of the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The total cost for the 423.95 acres was $17,074,057. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION This 17 -acre park site open space is surrounded on three sides by the Portuguese Bend Nature Reserve. It is located between Peppertree Drive and Schooner Drive on the landward side or Portuguese Bend Drive South. It is located within an active landslide, on land that is currently stable. This area contains outstanding habitat and is heavily used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. There are no current improvements on site. RESTRICTIONS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 73 ' Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified ' Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified ...... 9.3 acres of this property will be included in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve and is encumbered with a Conservation Easement. 04 Gateway Par;. T. t 4 Gatevva' r 2; Proposed Gateway Layout PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: NA 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Recommended that a portion of proposed Portuguese Bend site commonly referred to as the Sandbox be kept out of the proposed Preserve property and utilized as an Equestrian Park. 2008 Coast Vision Plan: The Coast Vision Plan identified the park area to be the future home of an equestrian center with riding rings and public parking that would also serve as October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 74 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified a trailhead to the Preserve. None of the proposed improvements would consist of permanent structures because of the active land movement in the area. The equestrian center improvements were envisioned to be sponsored by the local equestrian community. To date, no formal request to construct the improvements from the equestrian community has been received by the City. t 41� F�WW fjrJfj �� I r � i I�I I 2008 Coastal Vision Plan Gateway Park Conceputal Design 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Background Information When the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve was first created in 2004, an approximately 25 - acre portion was set aside at the southern tip of the Portuguese Bend Reserve to be used as an Active Recreation Area (ARA). Subsequently, in 2008, the City Council adopted Coast Vision Plan, which identified the area, now known as Gateway Park, to be the future home of an equestrian center with riding rings and public parking that would also serve as a trailhead to the Preserve. None of the proposed improvements would consist of permanent structures because of the active land movement in the area. The equestrian center improvements were envisioned to be sponsored by the local equestrian community. To date, no formal request to construct the improvements from the equestrian community has been received by the City. On April 1, 2014, the City Council reconfigured and reduced the size of Gateway Park from 25 -acres to 18 -acres. At this same meeting, the Council also removed the 40 -acre Archery Range property located on the opposite side of Palos Verdes Drive South from the Preserve. The Management Agreement with the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy was amended to reflect these changes. Subsequently, staff prepared a conceptual plan for Gateway Park to serve as the main parking area and southern "gateway' to the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The concept was developed in part to relieve some of the parking and congestion problems that have developed on Crenshaw Boulevard and the area October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 75 Formatted: Font: Arial l Formatted: Font: Arial 11 around Del Cerro Park. The concept plan was presented to the community through the PMPU process and consists of the following elements: • Dirt access road and parking lot with approximately 30 parking spaces, including several spaces large enough for horse trailers • Picnic tables and seating areas • Hitching posts • Staff/Ranger drop-in trailer (portable) • Public restrooms (portable) • Interpretive and educational information on portable kiosks • Emergency vehicle access Gateway Park would be a staffed park site, and staff would further educate the public on the rules of the Preserve. Because Gateway Park sits within an active landslide, all improvements would be temporary and mobile. RqhtjL1MjqPubIic Input: Numerous strong concerns were expressed during the PMPU public outreach process regarding this proposal including safety, security, and the area's fragile geology. Residents expressed concerns that visitors would park at Gateway Park and then cross Palos Verdes Drive South to access the beaches and coves. Many residents referenced a tragedy that occurred on July 4,P;;P,, 2014 where an individual drowned and numerous rescues were necessary due to high surf conditions. Social media and increased public awareness of sites such as Abalone Cove and the Nature Preserve were also identified as concerns. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 76 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt (Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt Formatted: Font: Arial Recommendation: Based on City Council's direction on June 30, 2015 no improvements at Gateway Park are recommended. r October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 77 QTY OF RAMCXp PAFBF M14615 PARKS WHIM PROPERTY NAME Grandview Park ADDRESS 6000 Ironwood St. PARCEL NUMBERS/DATE ACQUIRED 7546-026-901 3/20/1981 7546-026-902 5/17/1976 7546-026-903 3/14/1979 ACQUISITION COST $469,286 ACREAGE 17.54 SOURCE OF FUNDING This property was acquired in three parcels. Two were purchased from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District at a cost of $434,286, and one from the Norfolk Machine Company for $35,000. The funds for the purchase were probably from the Capital Improvement Fund. The Norfolk Machine Company parcel provided access to the site from Montemala a Drive. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION This park site was acquired in three parcels. Two were purchased from the Palos Verdes peninsula Unified School District, and the third was purchased from the Norfolk Machine Company which provided access to the site from Montemalaga Drive. This was once known as the Highland site (PVPUSD). Purchased in conjunction with the Hesse Park parcels. In the agreement with the school district, the City agreed to pay $380,000 per year to the school district, over a five year period beginning on March 15, 1976. This amounted to $1,520,000 over the five year period. In return, the City acquired the seven parcels of land. Five parcels known as the Crestmont site became part of Hesse Park and the Highland site. There have been no improvements made to the property. RESTRICTIONS October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 78 Formatted: Left Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Grandview Park, since it was obtained from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School, District cannot be sold with a public vote. PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: Install a parking lot and provide for vehicular and pedestrian access. 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. 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Suggested small soccer fields and restrooms on the flat areas. Trail access, bike trails, and skateboard facilities should be considered. Although significant grading would be required and access, parking, and neighborhood opposition would have to be considered, this site has the most potential for athletic fields of all City -owned properties. Recommended that the canyon areas on the east and west edges of the site, with a strip along the northern edge of the park to connect the two canyons, be preserved within the NCCP. Engage in public process that would engage recreational user groups and neighborhood residents. 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS Grandview Park offers a large opportunity for development and meeting community recreational needs since it is 18 acres of completely undeveloped parkland. However, because of the site's challenging topography and that it is undeveloped, substantial grading and installation of utilities will be required and will add to the cost of developing the site. In 2010, City Council approved a conceptual plan for Grandview Park, including improved access, amenities, and recreational elements. At the time of this Parks Master Plan Update, the conceptual plans were undergoing the Mitigated Negative Declaration environmental analysis. • Recommendation: Dependent on the results on the environmental analysis process, proceed with the "Sycamore Option" beginning with Phase 1 which would include construction of a natural parking lot, restrooms/office, play area, picnic area, and landscaping. • Initiate Facilitated design/pubic outreach/phasing process for remaining elements of Grandview plan including activity lawn, viewing nodes, discovery area, flexible cycling area and walking trails October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 79 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified •. _ - (Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial I October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 80 October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 81 Photo by Ed Shea/PVNET PROPERTY NAME Ladera Linda ADDRESS 32201 Forrestal Drive PARCEL NUMBERS/DATE ACQUIRED 7564-001-905 9/27/1989 7564-001-911 5/4/1984 7564-001-906 9/27/1989 7564-001-912 8/31/1981 7564-001-908 5/4/1984 7564-001-913 5/4/1984 7564-001-910 9/27/1989 ACQUISITION COST $974,400 ACREAGE 11.21 SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding for acquisition costs were from the Capital Improvement Fund for Payment made in Years 1983-1986. It uncertain which funding source was utilized for payments prior to that time. Probable funding sources were Quimby Act, EET, and possibly Federal Revenue Sharing. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION The City purchased the former Ladera Linda Elementary School from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Multiple parcels were purchased over an eight year period beginning in 1981 The former elementary school site's amenities include a parking lot, restrooms, paddle tennis courts, tot lot, playground, basketball court, soccer and softball fields. Ladera Linda is also home to the Discovery Room which features live and static exhibits of local flora, fauna and historic information. Staff and volunteers provide educational programs on-site for a large variety of school, youth and other groups as well as conduct docent -led hikes in the surrounding hills and Forrestal Property. This location also has a multipurpose room and classroom available for rent for meetings and private parties. There are excellent views of the cliff face, hillsides, coastline and ocean. Once of the classrooms was recently established as a Discovery Room that features static displays about the Peninsula's geology, flora and fauna. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes 2013 Infrastructure Report Card prepared by SA Associates, an engineering firm hired to assess the current condition of existing public structures in the City. The Ladera Linda Community Center received an overall infrastructure score of "F" (FAIL). This rating is given to those building that are in very poor condition. The infrastructure report card utilizes grading criterion that the general public can relate to, similar to the grading used in education. It is the same criterion used by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in infrastructure grading. RESTRICTIONS There are no deed restrictions for this property. PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 82 Formatted: Font: Arial �. Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted Table Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified 1989 Parks Master Plan: Improve the middle and upper parking lots as needed. Regrade and pave the access road between the lower and middle parking lots. 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Consider demolition of buildings for athletic fields or new community park. Consider extensive remodeling of existing buildings and improving parking facilities. Recommended detailed cost -benefit analysis of options. 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS Development of New Community Center • Develop facilitated Master Plan and public outreach process for development of new Ladera Linda Park Community Center. • Incorporate expanded Nature Center/Preserve Annex and Sheriff/Ranger drop-in office into Master Plan Process • Upon completion of Master Plan Process, proceed with demolition of existing buildings and construction of new Community Center Additional Enhancements: Recommendations below should be done in conjunction with Community Center development • install fitness statiefts • install shade stFidettifes en lower level afld ..addle to flnis level • Pave access road between lower and middle parking lots • install two 1.. eee ball .arts adjaeent to ..addle tennis courts • Improve landscaping on existing multi -use playing field • Upgrade surfacing of current asphalt play area: keep two basketball courts; one tenniscourt Add tot tfie ele e e • Transition to drought -tolerant landscaping where feasible • Install interior paddle tennis fencing separating the two courts. Note: Local Ladera Linda Residents conducted an informal neighborhood survey. The results can be found in Appendix G. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 83 Formatted: Font: Arial l Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial ' Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial ptt of RAWRO PA10S VERM PARRS STSTM PROPERTY NAME Lower Point Vicente Park/Point Vicente Interpretive Center ADDRESS 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West PARCEL NUMBERSIDATE ACQUIRED 7573-002-904 7/23/2004 ACQUISITION COST $0 ACREAGE 27.5 SOURCE OF FUNDING Land was acquired by the County from the Federal Government in 1978. The City entered into a 50 -year joint powers agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors (at no annual rental fee) on July 17, 1979. The agreement provided that the City develop and operate the facility under the conditions provided in the approved Program of Utilization prepared by the County and amended by the City. The Point Vicente Interpretive Center opened in 1984, and was expanded in 2006. Development costs were funded by the following sources: SB174 Urban Open Space and Recreation Grant, State, Urban and Coastal Bond Act of 1976, Federal land and Water Conservation Fund and the City Recreation Department Development Fund. The County deeded this property to the City in May 2004. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION Lower Point Vicente is zoned Open Space Recreation, and is identified for passive recreation in the City's General Plana The site includes the City's Point Vicente Interpretive Center (PVIC), at 10,000 square feet of developed building area, and 13,000 square feet of hard-scaped plazas and outdoor amphitheater area. PVIC is focused on the coastal setting, marine life and history of the Peninsula, and is a center for community functions. A pathway along the bluff edge of the site connects into the Ocean Front Estates bluff front trail system. The site is a popular destination for whale watching, picnics, weddings, and rentals. It is also the site of the annual Whale of a Day community event. Point Vicente Interpretive Center opened in 1984 with a mission to present and interpret the unique features and history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It offers educational and recreational opportunities along with dramatic coastline vistas. Its location provides spectacular opportunities to view the annual migration of the Pacific gray whale from December through April. The Interpretive Center features exhibits about the area and members of Los Serenos de Point Vicente, the Center's volunteer docent organization, lead tours of the Center and nearby paths and trails. This beautiful park, on the cliffs adjacent to the Point Vicente Lighthouse, is the only location in the City where an outdoor wedding and reception permit required may be held. Picnic October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 84 Formatted Table Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial tables are available, however fires and barbecues are prohibited at this site. Onsite trails connecton the Northside of the property to the adjacent trail system at Ocean Front Estates. RESTRICTIONS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Subject to Federal Program of Utilization. Excavation cannot occur in areas capped for lead remediation. PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: Develop an educational center, add interpretive signage, obtain an agreement with U.S. Coast Guard station for access to the lighthouse to conduct docent -led tours. Build a golf course on the grounds of Point Vicente Park/Civic Center and PVIC. 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Pursue the completion of PVIC expansion project and reopen the park fully to the public. Provide a trail connection between the PVIC property and the bluff top trail at Oceanfront Estates. Pursue grant funding for "Outdoor History Museum". 2008 Coast Vision Plan: Development of Outdoor History Museum/PVIC Phase III, expanded parking and access. Determine a broad site design and program possibilities for publicly accessible space at the adjacent Point Vicente Lighthouse property should the City obtain permission to this land via the Coast Guard, and a Complentary Education Public Use Facility, focusing on the role of companion animals and the unique story of animal life on the Peninsula. In August 2011, the Annenberg Foundation formally withdrew their development application for Lower Point Vicente. Since that time, the Council adopted Vision Plan for Lower Point Vicente continued to show the Annenberg facility as a future project for this property. In order to update the Vision Plan document to remove the Annenberg Foundation's project from Lower Point Vicente given the withdrawal of the project, the Council directed Staff to place such an item on a future Council agenda. At its November 20, 2012 meeting, the Council amended the Vision Plan by removing the Annenberg Foundation's proposal and substituting it with a public green area. The Council also directed Staff to initiate a public outreach process to develop an updated plan for Lower Point Vicente (the Lower Point Vicente Improvement Project) ;that would eventually be incorporated into the Council adopted Vision Plan. Note: An amended site plan f Lower Poon♦ Vicente is seheduled to be eensidered by the City Cetineil at the itily 7, 2016 City . , The amended site plan for Lower Point Vicente was developed based on public input gathered during the February 5 and March 25, 2015 workshops and :s intended to _eplaeewas approved bXthe c,._..ent site plan in theCLtXCouncil adopted Coast Vision Plan on July 7, 2015: 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 85 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial 1 Formatted: Font: Arial J Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial (Formatted: Font: Arial (Formatted: Font: Arial The Lower Pei t Vieente Park improvement Projeet is still in progress at the time ofthe Parks Mas Plan's eansideration/adoption. The results ofthat proeess, whieh f�aettses site improvements ifteluding new decomposed granite trails, feconfigured and new parking spaees, drainage faeilities, landseapin f�fleing, signage, and gyading, as well as exteriof exhibits at PNIIC (Phase 3) will be ineEwporated ifite- the Niastef Plan onee finalized and appFoved. The outdoor exhibit elements being eonsidered inelude the f6flowing elements: 1. oa..ddng Lot/nroswale 2. Grassland/Play Afea 3. -r,...,.y Village 4. Geology/Fossil Dig 5. Dry Farming 6. IADAI T�isiof3y 7. Overlook area 8. Waltof °= A plafining,ldesign effort was also undei-way at the time ofthe MasteF Plan's submission for indoor exhibits (Completion ofPhase 11) whiehwill upgfade, enhance, and unif�, the museum's euffent eEhibits. Staff aiid meffibers of Los Serenes de Point Nlieeflte Doeents are euffenfly working with an exhibit designer and seeking gant fidnding fef the pfojeets. The results of that pfoeess are reeommended to be ineofpofated into the Mastef Plan onee the initial design is finalized an' appt:oved. The conceptual design for the site now contains the following recommended components: • Maintain the existing Point Vicente Interpretive Center • Improve and expand parking and vehicular access: Parking, driveways, and drop-off areas should be provided in order to serve all site uses. • Assure pedestrian access: A pedestrian portal and trailhead along Palos Verdes Drive West at the north side of the site allows for pedestrian access into the new open space areas. • Formalize Open Space and Trail Networks: A new trailhead and trail system encompassing an enhanced existing bluff-fron trail, as well as new connections through and around the site inland would open access across the site, connect to the Preserve Trail system and extend towards the bluff and the Upper Point Vicente sites. • Open space and picnic (grassland) areas are to be planted with native and locally appropriate vegetation. • A bioswale is included along the north side of the site and through the parking area(s). This naturalized feature would help capture and filter storm water runoff, as well as provide habitat. • Noise and visual impact: Care should be taken to avoid negative impact on the site's neighbors as well as drivers and cyclists along the adjacent roadway, through sound mitigation, preservation of sight lines, and related design strategies. Recommendations. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 86 -( Formatted: Font: Arial, Underline Formatted: Font: Arial, Underline finding signs and rainer site grading to aecommodate the mapfevements, Phase 3 exhibits living histof-y exhibi! preeess, atitherize staff to look for funding sOurees. • Implement Lower Point Vicente Improvement Proiect • Incorporate Phase 2II Interior Exhibit Update into Master Plan once process is complete and approved by Council. • Transition to drought -tolerant landscaping„ where feasible • Install Solar Power System on the Point Vicente Interpretive Center building I 1 1 I I I 1 j ,S�HF�a 12one ' . 10 - i f MY: 1. PairF Vicerde inlerpiebrc October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 87 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial 1. Formatted: Font: Times New Roman U 2 P -king Lt wiM Bionwks 3. C loud - - - ' e. Ta .usage 5. Cc kgyI F..9 1 {+ d. ArohneWogool Dig B. Dry F.—mg D. WWII Fkiaryend fledrmom 11. 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INeixvryi — — SxmdmY irW � oo Rb tinswnk—d Acj—Ib ct bA, .� •. -- FruRMYL'mro r �-'-k Rxormer!ded xPvclion heiwwn Master Plan Update P. 88 OfUN ' uwcxoruos+r�oes' IMxKS STITM October 6, 2015 Parks Formatted: Left PROPERTY NAME Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park ADDRESS 1 Ocean Trails Drive PARCEL NUMBERS/DATE ACQUIRED 7564-021-019` 5/23/2011 ACQUISITION COST $0 ACREAGE 1.5 SOURCE OF FUNDING Peeded to the City by the Trump National Golf Course as part of the golf course development agreement. Officially acquired on May 23, 2011. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION Passive park with tremendous views of Trump National Golf Course and Pacific Ocean. Site features picnic tables, benches, a water fountain, a dolphin statue and a bridge named in honor of LAPD Swat Officer Randall Simmons who was killed in the line of duty. The park is named for the original Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes. Property is maintained by Trump National Golf Course. RESTRICTIONS Use must be consistent with approvals of overall project. There is a condition on the property regarding special events. The park can have up to six temporary events per year within the park including, without limitation, filming events that close off portions of the park. PRIOR RECOMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: N/A 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: N/A 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS • Transition to drought -tolerant landscaping where feasible • Continue to maintain positive working relationship with Trump National to maintain attractive appearance and accessibility of park. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 89 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial lFormatted: Justified Formatted, Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified J Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Photo by Ed Shea/PVNET PROPERTY NAME Martingale Trailhead Park ADDRESS 22 Martingale Drive PARCEL NUMBERSIDATE ACQUIRED 7568-007-900 2/14/1978 ACQUISITION COST $46,392 ACREAGE .98 SOURCE OF FUNDING Unknown CURRENT USEIDESCRIPTION This parcel was designated for construction as a trailhead park and to establish easements for a fifteen foot wide equestrian trail that traverses this parcel as well as Lots 20 and 21 of the same tract. Park improvements were completed and the park was dedicated in 1990. The site is located in an Equestrian Overlay District. The trailhead provides 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. Improvements include landscaping, a tri -level drinking fountain which serves horses, humans and small animals, a mounting block, and a seating rock. RESTRICTIONS There are no deed restrictions for this property. PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: None 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Improve maintenance or replace existing California peppertree with a more appropriate species or remove. 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 90 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted Table Formatted: Font: Arial • Upgrade existing amenities including water fountain and signage. ( Formatted: Font: Arial W-VTV'r-O October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 91 PROPERTY NAME Pelican Cove (formerly Point Vicente Fishing Access) ADDRESS 31300 Palos Verdes Dr. West PARCEL NUMBERSIDATE ACQUIRED 7573-002-902 7/23/2004 ACQUISITION COST ACREAGE 10.53 SOURCE OF FUNDING The City acquired this property from Los Angeles County through a grant deed in 2004. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION OL This site features a paved parking lot, restroom building, improved trail to the shoreline, and incredible Catalina and ocean view. Native plantings surround the parking lot which links to the public parking lot at Terranea and the adjacent coastal trail system. The parking lot, restroom building, and the landscaping is maintained by the Terranea Resort pursuant to the Council -adopted Terranea Maintenance Agreement. Name changed to Pelican Cove in 2011. RESTRICTIONS 9.3 acres of this property will be included in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve and is encumbered with a Conservation Easement. PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: None 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Noted that developer of current Terranea Property is required to expand this park by 2.2 acres, improve the fence and public restrooms, increase the size of the existing off-street parking lot by 50 spaces, and maintain all improvements. This park will provide a connection to the bluff top trail network that will be built in conjunction with the development of the resort. October 61 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 92 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial l Formatted: Right: -0.01" 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS • Upgrade existing amenities. Photo by Ed Sh-TVNET PROPERTY NAME Point Vicente Park and Civic Center ADDRESS 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. PARCEL NUMBERSIDATE ACQUIRED 7573-002-908 3/6/1979 7573-002-912 6/7/1985 7573-002-909 9/27/1978 7573-002-913 6/5/1987 ACQUISITION COST $950,000 ACREAGE 73.35 SOURCE OF FUNDING $450,000 land $500,000 building (Capital funding, see Resolution 97 9) DESCRIPTION 65.12 acres of land for this park was acquired from the Federal Government after its use as a NIKE Missile Base was closed and it was declared surplus by the General Services Administration (GSA). The 8.23 acres designated Civic Center was purchased from GSA in two parcels. The park site surrounds the City's Civic Center and includes open grassy areas, a sand volleyball court, tennis court, "Rancho Caninos" a temporary dog park, and a spectacular view of the ocean. This is the site of the City's annual July 4,P; ;P Independence Day Celebration. 65.12 acres of the property is part of the Alta Vicente Nature Preserve. By permit, model helicopters are allowed to be flown at this park site in a designated area surrounding a helicopter pad located near the maintenance yard. The U.S. Coast Guard also owns a 3.93 acre parcel located on the west promontory overlooking the Point Vicente Lighthouse, which is the site of several communications towers and an abandoned WWII -era artillery bunker. RESTRICTIONS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/CURRENT USE October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 93 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted Table Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial ........................: Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Background Information Formatted: Font: Arial The size of the Point Vicente Park/Civic Center property, combined with its tremendous ( Formatted: Justified ocean views, few nearby neighbors and location adjacent to City Hall, has made it a focal point for potential development plans and site improvements throughout the City's history. The property, which boasts spectacular coastal and ocean views, is a tremendous resource that could potentially accommodate a number of civic, recreation, and cultural needs for the community. The property consists of three components: Point Vicente Park The 65.12 acres of park land that was acquired from the Federal Government after its use as a NIKE Missile Base was closed and the property was declared surplus by the General Services Administration (GSA). The majority of the park is part of the Alta Vicente Nature Reserve, which is part of the larger 1,450 -acre Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, and has been set aside for habitat preservation under the Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP). In addition to the habitat areas and existing public trail network, other land uses include a 5.5 -acre farm, an unpaved public parking lot and an emergency helipad. By permit, model helicopters are allowed to be flown in a designated area surrounding a helipad. Civic Center The 8.23 acres of designated Civic Center was purchased from GSA in two parcels. There are no use restrictions on the land acquired by the City in -fee for Civic Center use. The Civic Center includes the City Hall offices, maintenance yard, an open grassy areas, a sand volleyball court, one tennis court and the "Rancho Caninos" temporary dog park. This is the site of the City's annual July 4P; ;P Independence Day Celebration. Palos Verdes on the Net, Peninsula Volunteer Alert Network (PVAN) and Peninsula Seniors also have facilities on the property. Coast Guard The U.S. Coast Guard also owns a 3.93 acre parcel located on the west promontory overlooking the Point Vicente Lighthouse, which is the site of several communications towers and a historic WWII -era artillery bunker. Aet�Active. Recreational Opportunities Point Vicente Park is conditioned by deed to allow continuous public access for recreational use in perpetuity. The land may not be sold or transferred to any entity other than another governmental agency, and then only with the consent of the Department of the Interior. The park land has an approved Program of Utilization (POU) that describes future development. Any change to that Program must be approved by the National Park Service and the State Department of Parks and Recreation. The park land may not be leased and any concession agreement for operation of recreational facilities must be approved by the National Park Service and the State Department of Recreation and Parks. While the majority of the park is restricted for passive recreation, the POU identifies a 6.6 - acre area in the northern portion of the property to be used for active recreational purposes. However, this area of the site is now part of the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, where active recreation would not be permitted. According to the Conservation & Open Space Elements section of the City's General Plan, "Any changes in land use to the property throuah future Master Plannina efforts would reauire aDDroval by the Plannina Commission October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 94 Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial, Bold, No underline Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Justified, Right: 0" and City Council through public hearings along with review and approval of a change, if necessary, to the Program of Utilization by the National Park Service." Staff approached the National Park Service in 2014 about the possibility of moving the 6.6 -acre active recreation area from its current location adjacent to the Villa Capri Condominiums to the upper portion of the park adjacent to the existing City Hall facilities. In September 2014, the National Park Service representative concurred that this proposal would be consistent with the site's POU (see attached email). A potential reconfiguration of the 6.6 -acre area to the upper portion of the site is depicted in yellow in the aerial photograph below: Potential Skate Park/Plaza On April 15PthP, 2014, the Council tasked the Director of Recreation and Parks to work with the Skatepark PV Inca (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 at Point Vicente Park/Civic Center. Staff analyzed the feasibility of the project by looking at a number of factors including a) needs assessment; b) consistency with the 1989 Parks Master Plan; c) consistency with the 2008 Coast Vision Plan; d) Program of Utilization/Zoning; e) financial/liability analysis; and f) visual/aesthetic concerns. Upon completion of the analysis, staff believes that, if it is the desire of the Council and the community to have such a facility at Point Vicente Park, it would be feasible to construct a skate park on the property that conforms with the site's current zoning/land use deed restrictions, and that issues concerning financing, insurance and visual/aesthetic concerns could be addressed through the proper agreements, operating procedures, and project design/site placement. Council directed staff to update the Parks Master Plan prior to making a decision regarding the SPV skate park DroDosal. It is--swas Staff's Dosition that a skate park is a feasible October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 95 Formatted: Centered Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt Formatted: Justified, Right: 0.05' Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial component that would serve a wide range of people, but particularly the traditionally underserved teenager and young adult population. A skate park received a 4 out of 5 on Point Vicente Park/Civic Center Workshop comment cards, strong support from the Tape Dot Exercise, and slightly more respondents choosing to support the skate park, over don't support it on the online survey. (Note: the term "skate park" was used on the online survey, rather than SPV's preferred "skate plaza" nomenclature. This was done for the sake of clarity because "skate park" is a more common name for such a facility.) a _ r4 PLAN VIEW DATE: W291II l� S:%E: k4,000 M MLLTI USE AREA pi�''Iw RVP MULTI -USE PLAZA l lla r MULTI -USE AREA PLAN Deils_� _. , _ RAM[MD PALOS VERDES, CXA Overview of proposed 15,000 square foot skate plaza location Staff and SPV are engaged in a detailed dialogue about the project's scope including square footage, design, fundraising, parking image, potential number and age of users, hours of operation and other topics. The 15,000 square foot design may be larger than needed. Several Councilmembers expressed concern about its size and prominent location. Appendix E details ibex of I, eal skate ....,-I ., most o f,' high range r em 9,000 - 10,000 sqtiafe F � The very popular Peck Park Skate Park in San Pedro, for example, is approximately 8,000 feet. A smaller footprint would also allow for more flexibility in where the skate park is located on site and how it is configured, leaving additional room for other components, additional parking, or a larger village green. Point Vicente Park/Civic Center has ample space, is located on a major street, and can be accessed by public transportation. Skateboarders would not be able to access the location by skateboard due an existing skateboarding ban on Hawthorne Boulevard. SPV has indicated that they would be able and willing to finance the design and construction of the project. Below is a list of South Bay skate parks compiled by Recreation staff. Additional skate parks located outside of the South Bay are in Appendix 5. SKATE PARK SQUARE FOOTAGES October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 96 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified, Right: 0.05" Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted, Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Facilities located with the South Bay Cities Boundary FACILITY ADDRESS/CITY SURFACE SIZE / COMMENTS SF Alondra 3353 Redondo Beach, Concrete 14,000 Lawndale Channel Street 700 W. Channel, San Concrete 10,000 Pedro Compton 123 N. Rose, Compton Concrete 12,000 EI Segundo 405 E. Grand, EI Concrete 4,000 Youth Segundo Eucalyptus Park 12100 Inglewood, Hawthorne Concrete 10,000 / Larr Guidi Hermosa 710 Pier, Hermosa Concrete 10,000 Beach Peck Park 560 Western, San Concrete 8,000 Pedro Veterans 22400 Moneta, Carson Concrete 10,000 Wilmington 325 Neptune, Concrete 10,000 Wilmington Wilson Park 2200 Crenshaw, Wood / 23,000 Closed Torrance Concrete indefinitely (repairs needed) Sept.' 15 PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: Develop Senior Center. Add irrigation, turf and fencing to the athletic field. Add public restroom. Construct two paddle tennis courts. Add pedestrian paths throughout property. Construct ampth twaterfamphitheater_with semi -circular benches. Build Municipal golf course which would wrap around existing and proposed park facilities (included Point Vicente Interpretive Center) ,2005 Open Space Planning Task Force • Remodeled City Hall Complex • Relocated Maintenance Yard • Underground Parking • Gymnasium and Pool Complex • Village Green • Band Shell with Stage • Art Center • Baseball and Soccer Fields • Vol leyball/Handball/Tetherball/Paddle Tennis Courts • Trail Heads to Access Open Space October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 97 Formatted: Block Text, Right: 0.05", Tab stops: 3.5", Left Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Upper Point Vicente Conceptual Plan Fig. 1 CREYiSEOJ P x.. . EMnncenrx 4 ffi ,2008 Coast Vision Plan: Recommended a formal master plan of site to include: • Market analysis of potential arts and recreation facilities • Programs to serve a range of possible uses and user groups • Parking needs analysis • Incorporate utilities study • Pursue funding sources Components Included: • New City hall • New City Surface Parking Lot • Village Green • Community Center • Cultural Center • Trail Head • Unspecified new uses with consolidate parking October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 98 l Formatted: Font: Arial J OWJ, �Mri W r 1 CP h 3 f 6 2 New G[y SUYaGe PBrk[g LIX 1 } .: �. f �in 31Alage Gr9en 5Cu=alCenter r f Long Term Plan 5 New 115e5 wttri 5uIL7aWel parl0ng'_ 3 Trail Head �,�.T H HellpaU CP Caag G—C PrapalLy Coast Vision Plan/Long Term Plan 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS The number of undeveloped acres at Point Vicente Park/Civic Center combined with its tremendous ocean views, and location adjacent to City Hall has made it a focal point for potential development plans and site improvements throughout the City's history. The Point Vicente Park/Civic Center site has been viewed as a resource that could accommodate a number of civic, recreation, and cultural needs. The City Hall buildings are in great need of renovation to meet organizational needs, comply with safety and code requirements, and comply with all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. Reeonimefidation&:Recommendations:. • Authorize a facilitated Master Plan Design and Public Outreach Process for Point Vicente Park/Civic Center using the Coast Vision Plan Long Term Plan as a base document with the inclusion of a skate parkin the new uses" afe;. • Gonfi Include, the following reel. 0 3oa components to be ineluded iconsidered during the site's Master Plan Process ✓ City Hall ✓ Community Center ✓ Skate Park/Plaza (not to exiseed 10,000 r oto ✓ Outdoor Swimming Pool ✓ Shade Structures ✓ Children's Playground ✓ Walking paths w/fitness stations ✓ Enhanced amenities: picnic tables, benches, trash/recycling cans/BBQs ✓ Improved Village Green ✓ Tennis courts ✓ Permanent dog park ✓ Wall of honor October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 99 l Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial CFormatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial 1 Formatted: Font: Arial I Formatted: Font: Arial I • Direct staff to continue the process to move the 6.6 acre parcel from its current location along the northerly boundary of the lower portion of Point Vicente to the upper portion of the park adjacent to the existing City Hall facilities • Incorporate results of Public Works Corporation Storage Yard Relocation process to study the possibility of spreading out the storage yard to strategic locations throughout the City with a smaller central office at City Hall, thereby increasing the efficiency of Public Works operations and allow for the potential development of all or part of the existing maintenance yard. CITY INRANCHO PALM VINCO -a- � PROPERTY NAME RPV BEACH ADDRESS 1 Ocean Trails Drive PARCEL NUMBERS/DATE ACQUIRED 7564-021-019' May 23, 2011 ACQUISITION COST $0 ACREAGE -- SOURCE OF FUNDING ,Acquired as part of the Trump National Golf Course Development Agreement. Acquisition date February 8, 2006. Former Name Trump Beach. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION Public beach accessible by steep trail. Public access to trail via Trump National Golf Course and Founders Park. Native habitat area. RESTRICTIONS Must be consistent with approvals of overall project site. Dogs are not allowed on beach. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 100 Formatted: Font: Arial ' Formatted: Justified I Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial (Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted Table PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: None 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: None 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS Upgrade ,.ark a ffw.,4ie Make no changes to the site Photo by Ed Shea/PVNET urr IN rum rums ears srsm PROPERTY NAME Robert E. Ryan Park ADDRESS 30359 Hawthorne Blvd. PARCEL NUMBERSIDATE ACQUIRED 7588-022-900 4/12/1977 7588-018-901 4/27/1982 7588-018-902 (3,551 sq ft portion) 3/30/10 ACQUISITION COST $1 October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 101 ACREAGE 10.3 SOURCE OF FUNDING This property was transferred from the County to the City. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION The park was originally constructed and owned by the County of Los Angeles. Named for City Founder and former Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Robert E. Ryan. Park former name was Rancho Palos Verdes Park. Upon incorporation of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, title to the park was transferred from the County to the City. This park features a community building with a small activity room and patio which are available for rent, a tot lot, playground, picnic areas with barbecues, fields, and a baseball diamond. Views from this park are superior, and the mature trees add to the atmosphere. RESTRICTIONS The property must be utilized in perpetuity for public recreation purposes. Should the City fail to do so, the deed specifies that the property be transferred back to the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. The softball field was leveled and improved in 2011 and a parking lot improvement project was completing in 2014, which increased the number of parking spaces and improved automobile access for disabled park patrons. PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: None 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force: Expand parking facilities water fountains. Consider adding dditiaiialadditionat softball field. 2008 Coast Vision Plan: None 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS • Remodel or build new community building. Original building dates back to the 1960s. Larger building could accommodate more rentals and classes. • Transition to drought-tolerant landscaping where feasible —Improved Amenities: Benches, picnic tables, bbqs, trash/recycling cans • install shade st.- et, res • Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial (Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial (Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Justified Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Arial PROPERTY NAME VISTA CATALINA PARK ADDRESS 1 Ocean Trails Drive PARCEL NUMBERS/DATE ACQUIRED Lot D 7564-027-005 Still VH prop Lot K 7564-020-112 1-26-06 VHS Pro Lot E—APN n/a Still VH Prop 7564-020-900 1-26-06 RPV Pro Lot G 7564-020-109 Still VH Prop Lot 1 7564-020-111 Still VH prop ACQUISITION COST $0 ACREAGE .2 SOURCE OF FUNDING Deeded to the City as part of the golf course development agreement. CURRENT USE/DESCRIPTION Small pocket park located adjacent to PV Drive South at main entrance to Trump National across from Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park. Park has magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina. RESTRICTIONS October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 103 - - —1 Formatted: Left Formatted: Font: Arial Must be consistent with approvals of overall project site. There is a condition on the property regarding special events. The park can have up to six temporary events per year within the park including, without limitation, filming events that close off portions of the park PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1989 Parks Master Plan: na 2005 Open Space Planning Task Force na 2008 Coast Vision Plan: none 2015 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS • Transition to drought -tolerant landscaping where feasible • Continue to work with Trump National staff to maintain attractive appearance and accessibility RELATED PLANS PaIGSA. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Public Use Master Plan (PUM The Palos Verdes Nature Preserve (Preserve) encompasses approximately 1,450400 acres comprised of teneleven individual Reserves, 424 acres of which consists of the Portuguese Bend Reserve. The Preserve is owned by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (except for 20 acres of Aqua Armaga Reserve that is owned by the PVPLC) and is managed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) for ecological values and habitat restoration. This preserve is home to coastal sage scrub habitat, a community of intensely fragrant and highly drought resistant native shrubs and flowering plants. Living throughout this rare habitat are many different animals, including the threatened California gnatcatcher and coastal cactus wren and two species of endangered butterflies. The individual reserves provide excellent recreational opportunities, as they are full of networks of hiking, equestrian, and bicycle trails. There are 33 miles of hiking, equestrian, and mountain bike trails available to the public. The Preserve PUMP Committee was established in 2006 and addresses issues germane to the - Preserve such as public access, trailhead locations, parking, trail use, fencing, signage and lighting. The PUMP Committee holds regular , hlic meetings at RPV City Hall.The Preserve Trails Plan was adopted by the City Council in 2008, and the PUMP document, which includes the Preserve Trails Plan, was adopted by the City Council on April 2, 2013. The Palos Verdes Nature Preserve already has a well-established system for receiving public - input, reporting incidents, and initiating changes, and pursuing enhancements to the existing Preserve. This includes the quarterly Preserve public forum meetings held by the City and the PVPLC. The PUMP is subject to periodic review and updates by the City Council with input from the public. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 104 Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: Arial I Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted: Font: 14 pt Formatted: Justified I Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt Formatted: Justified B. Trails Network Plan Uadate I Formatted: Font: 14 pt A significant effort to combine and unify the various City trails -related plan is currently underway.- I Formatted: Justified &eueralFour public workshops have already been conducted.- thus far and continues to occur with the next workshop scheduled for October 21 s�. The Trails Network Plan Update is being facilitated by the- Community Development Department and seeks to consolidate and update the following plans: ✓ Conceptual Bikeways Plan -updated 1996 ✓ Conceptual Trails Plan- updated 1993 ✓ Preserve Trails Plan ✓ Ocean Front Estates Trails ✓ Terranea Resort Trails ✓ Trump National Trails ✓ California Coastal Trail Proposed changes are subject to public input and City Council approval. The trail related "Connections" section of the Coastal Vision Plan will be incorporated into the TNP update process. Formatted: Font: Times New Roman Me Parks C. Coastal Vision Plan Incorporation Design Guidance Section 5 of the Coast Vision Plan "Design Guidance" (contained in Appendix C) is included in the PMPU as a planning tool for future park projects. The goals of the "Design Guidance" section are as follows: • Respect and use the natural slope and character of key sites. • Be sensitive of neighbor's views to key sites, and maximize views from those sites. • Capitalize on the natural setting of Rancho Palos Verdes, and take the indoors outdoors by spilling interior space onto walkways and public open spaces. Bring the outdoors into buildings by opening interior spaces to views and natural light. • Ensure that site design is integrated and serves the whole system of the community in terms of program, user needs, context and sustainability. • Preserve and enhance the environmental quality of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as well as the marine ecosystems along its coastline. Develop key sites and on-site parking in an environmentally sustainable manner. • Maximize the City's water resources by capturing and maximizing the use of rainwater and sensitively managed urban runoff. The section also has broad design considerations addessing parking circulation, public gathering areas, building siting, water management and conservation, building and architectural features design, building configuration, suggested materials and colors, "green" building design, and historic adaptation. Coast Vision Plan Connections The Coast Vision Plan's "Connections" section has design and planning guidance for trailheads and vista points that would prove helpful in planning and implementing future enhancements to City parks. The Updated Coast Vision Plan (including Connections and Design Guidance section are attached). Formatted: Font: 12 pt, Not Bold . - Formatted: Centered Formatted: Left October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 106 Append ices: Appendix A: 1989 Parks Master Plan Update Appendix B: 2005 Open Space Planning & Recreation and Parks Task Force Final Report Appendix C: Coast Vision Plan Report and Amendments Appendix D. Comprehensive Public Outreach Results Appendix E Sport Fields/Facilities/Skate Park/Youth League Information Appendix F: Status/Update of 1989 Parks Master Plan Recommendations Appendix G: Ladera Linda Resident -Generated Survey Appendix H: Park Amenities October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Update P. 107 L. C Matt Waters From: E.G. Ryan <doodlelisi@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 2:30 PM To: Mary Hirsch; Matt Waters Subject: Re: Master Plan Update on RPV City Council Agenda, 10/6/15 Attachments: img326jpg; img327 jpg; img328 jpg; img329jpg Thank you so much, Ms. Hirsch. We have 55 more signatures to add to the list as a late addition (there will be more tomorrow at the meeting as well). I am attaching the sheets with numbers/addresses covered, but will drop off the originals for Mr. Waters tomorrow morning (Mr. Waters, please include these as a late addition). By the way, that makes 705 hand written signatures, and 135 online signatures for a current total of 840 signatures... THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE FROM RPV .... 98% of the hand written signatures. So far, we have about 99% percent of the residents that we speak to opposed to this park. 1 out of 100 has spoken in favor of it. Does not look good for the skate park, nor for the City Council if they approve this skate park. These are random RPV residents that we have been speaking to ... and that in so few weeks SO MANY RPV residents have signed in OPPOSITION to this skate park is very telling. Thanks so much. Regards, Lis Ryan On Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 1:47 PM, Mary Hirsch <MaryHgrpvca.gov> wrote: Here is a link for you to access information about the City of Rancho Palo Verdes' Master Plan Update. We want to inform you that the Master Plan Update will be on the City Council agenda tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6th http://ca-ranchopalosverdes.civicplus.com/203/Parks-Master-Plan If you have further questions, please feel free to email Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst at mattwkrpvca. ov. Thank you! / I Mary Hirsch Admin. Staff Assistant/Volunteer Program Coordinator City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 310-544-5260 EG Ryan 310-383-8923 310-833-3651 www.EGRyan.com EGR anEnterprisesAgmail.com F] zK Please sign this petition t es city Council has taken several signif :ent to City Hall, including hiring a con! rks to include skate park developmen rding the project, and directing the C )f such proportions will be a regional a k will prevent further decades old pr, kate park will only benefit a tiny mir a skate park on city land. It is quite po: details: www.rpvca.gov irk C 12 Please sign this petition to stop de% Council has taken several significant steps tt City Hall, including hiring a consultant to ass include skate park development, directing C the project, and directing the City to petitioi proportions will be a regional attraction, att prevent further decades old proposals for a park will only benefit a tiny minority. 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Finally, the City's study of the Skal park on city land. it is quite possible that RPV will be liable for injuries i For information contact Elisabeth Ryan: 310-383-8923 or a details: www.rpvca.gov Matt Waters From: Elisabeth Ryan <doodlelisi@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 12:51 PM To: Matt Waters Subject: Easy Reader News : Polliwog Park ruled out for proposed skatepark in Manhattan Beach Hi Mr Water, What happened at Polliwog Park in MB, where residents weren't aware of a proposed skateboard park, is what has happened to us in RPV with skateboard park adjacent to city hall. Upper Point Vicente is not the proper location for this giant skateboard park. It does not serve the needs of the whole community, going back 30 years and looking at what the community has wanted ... pool, rec center, cultural arts center, sheriffs, etc... Things that serve the whole community, not less than one percent of our community. Further, we are a small city and given our demographics ( many seniors and others who do not skate) our City Council must consider much smaller skate bowls--- owned and operated by the city of RPV -at different locations. Finally, it is a dangerous slippery slope for our city to go down, where they give away ---quite literally ---public land ---our land ---to private investors whose short and long term goals are unclear ... what about the next private investor? Please read this article about residents in MB taking a stand. I recommend this page: Polliwog Park ruled out for proposed skatepark in Manhattan Beach. You can read it on: http://www.easyreadernews.com/85661/polliwog-park-ruled-proposed-skatepark-manhattan- beach/ Thanks, Elisabeth Ryan Sent from my iPhone Polliwog Park ruled out for proposed skatepark in Manhattan Beach Page 1 of 4 Latest Hermosa Hotdoggers Championships Longboard Surf Contest Presented by EasyfleaderNews (http://vvww.easyreadernews.com/) Search in site... 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With Kind Regards, Ellie & Karim 424-257-7794 Ellie / 7795 Karim 1. _ u rip .*, 14 10, city G(PAn ho Pe5as Vadu I AM 6Z IL �`i i c� ��'�•` .r• R mat,.• �.16 _____=_-- _- --- ,� `- NMIiT 41 lo gas 4 my ll� da ASVI' - !),& . AWA �, _..� �•.�. gviv'�► 1 �`� - 'Ali a.. IN V7 Alit � � ��Illlllll�lllllllilf �i�� , '7 ,�� _ __ V4 oe 4ft `¢i\\\tel_ � . N 0* *A , Ile �v ` j e _lw dL `� I�� , ,t ..rte �■�� 1*7 �taj��' ; .rte - ►_ w 9 oil iU r • � rp .,fir"i: From: Jim Lehman <jimlehman@mac.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 7:48 AM To: cc Subject: Parks Master Plan Dear City Council members and fellow Rancho Palos Verdes residents, As you further consider the RPV Parks Master Plan we hope that you will continue to apply the concept of "less is more" throughout your deliberations. Although we're sure that city staff has good intentions, it seems like their guiding principle has been "build it and they will come"! Lady and Gentlemen, constructing "attractions" throughout our city parks that are open to the entire world is inviting disaster, especially with the advent of social media and its ramifications. Most of us chose to live here (instead of some other busier, noisier, more crowded and lit up area of the greater Los Angeles area) because we were seeking serenity, solitude, and quiet. We treasure the bucolic atmosphere of much of RPV. The quiet existence that we enjoy on the "back side" of the hill is priceless, considering how close we are to a cacophony of big city noise, light, crime, crowds, etc. Our family cherishes that atmosphere and we sincerely hope that maintaining it for the residents will continue to be your guiding principle as you continue to examine what the staff has presented to you. It is certain that most of the staff are good hard working people, but I think that you understand that their goals and desires can certainly differ from the citizens. From their perspective creating bigger and better "empires" is in their self interest, but not necessarily in the best interest of the city and it's taxpaying citizens. Although many of the staff proposals will not be approved at this time, it appears that they have not deleted many of their proposals entirely, but simply embedded them as "future possibilities"! Please insist that these crazy attractions (such as gymnasiums, swimming pools, and other magnets for the greater L.A. basin) be removed entirely from the plan so that they do not mysteriously creep into any future budget proposals. Nothing is better than nothing as far as we are concerned and please continue to apply the "less is more" principle to all staff proposals. Best Regards, The Lehman Family Vigilance Drive From: Carl Mangiameli [mailto:carimangiameli@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 9:34 AM To: Jim Lehman; CC Subject: Re: Parks Master Plan THANK YOU JIM AND LISA FOR YOUR LETTER TO THE CITY, WE ALL SHOULD DEMAND THAT THESE "RUN AWAY" CITY OFFICIALS RETURN TO WHY WE FORMED THE 4TH CITY. CARL AND EDDIE MANGIAMELI On Tuesday, October 6, 2015 7:48 AM, Jim Lehman <iimiehmanQmac.com> wrote: Dear City Council members and fellow Rancho Palos Verdes residents, As you further consider the RPV Parks Master Plan we hope that you will continue to apply the concept of "less is more" throughout your deliberations. Although we're sure that city staff has good intentions, it seems like their guiding principle has been "build it and they will come"! Lady and Gentlemen, constructing "attractions" throughout our city parks that are open to the entire world is inviting disaster, especially with the advent of social media and its ramifications. Most of us chose to live here (instead of some other busier, noisier, more crowded and lit up area of the greater Los Angeles area) because we were seeking serenity, solitude, and quiet. We treasure the bucolic atmosphere of much of RPV. The quiet existence that we enjoy on the "back side" of the hill is priceless, considering how close we are to a cacophony of big city noise, light, crime, crowds, etc. Our family cherishes that atmosphere and we sincerely hope that maintaining it for the residents will continue to be your guiding principle as you continue to examine what the staff has presented to you. It is certain that most of the staff are good hard working people, but I think that you understand that their goals and desires can certainly differ from the citizens. From their perspective creating bigger and better "empires" is in their self interest, but not necessarily in the best interest of the city and it's taxpaying citizens. Although many of the staff proposals will not be approved at this time, it appears that they have not deleted many of their proposals entirely, but simply embedded them as "future possibilities"! Please insist that these crazy attractions (such as gymnasiums, swimming pools, and other magnets for the greater L.A. basin) be removed entirely from the plan so that they do not mysteriously creep into any future budget proposals. Nothing is better than nothing as far as we are concerned and please continue to apply the "less is more" principle to all staff proposals. Best Regards, The Lehman Family Vigilance Drive I. CITY OF t iRANCHO PALOS VERDES TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: CITY CLERK DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2015 SUBJECT: ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material received through Monday afternoon for the Tuesday, October 6, 2015 City Council meeting: Item No. Description of Material Emails from: Ruth Bloland; Carlin Edelstein; JP Jones; Jarel & Betty Wheaton; Sunshine; Nancy Manfredi; Bruce Megowan; Larry Miller; John Stillo; Cathy Gardner; John Freeman Respectfully s 'mitted, Carla Morreale W:\AGENDA\2015 Additions Revisions to agendas\20151006 additions revisions to agenda thru Monday.doc From: Ruth Bloland <ruthb29@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2015 3:27 PM To: CC Subject: Dog Park To the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council I am writing to express my hope that you will make our dog park a permanent part of the community. Just as families need parks, ball fields, skateparks, places to picnic, places to hike or walk, we and our four -legged friends also need a place to play. Our dogs need the chance to interact with other dogs in a safe environment and a chance to exercise in an off -leash environment. The dog park has been well used and appreciated by a large group of dog owners and their pets and we are all in support of a permanent status for it. Thank you, Ruth Bloland — Rancho Palos Verdes resident /0 From: Carlin Edelstein <artcar8990@aol.com> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 5:12 PM To: CC Subject: Dog park To City Council members, I would like to express my strong support for the RPV dog park. It's the one place left where my large Labrador is able to run free. It is such a small parcel of land and requires very little upkeep. Dog owners really need it. It is most important for the elderly owners who may not be able to give their dogs the necessary activity required for the dogs' health. (Particularly when it is hot.) The dog park has been important to me and Bailey and I hope you allow us to keep it. from, Carlin Edelstein I 1. From: JP <jppvca@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 9:32 PM To: CC Subject: Civic Center Dog Park I support making the PV Civic Center Dog Part permanent. It provides a safe and structured environment for the dog lovers of the community. One can tell by how well its kept it's important to the users. JP Jones I. From: Jarel Wheaton <jwheat2007@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 3:14 PM To: CC Cc: Megan Barnes Subject: Parks Master Plan Comment: NO SKATE PARK AT CIVIC CENTER Including a skatepark at RPV civic center is a disservice to RPV tax payers. 1. The skatepark is a single -use facility that would serve only a small segment of youth on the peninsula, but at the total exclusion of the other segments of the population. 2. The civic center is a prime location that should be used for a multi -use facility supporting activities that serve all age groups across the entire RPV community. 3. While the private fund-raising may sound good in a sound byte, in reality it poses an undefined risk to RPV tax payers. In order to successfully raise private funds, skateparkPV will propose the biggest/best skatepark in the region, as shown by the square footage chart for other local skateparks. This will create yet another attraction like the previous dog beach, trails, etc that create parking, law enforcement, liability issues and additional cost for the residents of the city. 4. Has the new city attorney weighed in on the potential liability of a skatepark on city property and the recurring insurance cost? 5. Has the recurring maintenance cost, graffiti removal, parking, and operating cost for safe operation of a skatepark drawing people from all over the region been factored into the analysis comparing it to a local multi -use facility? 6. Just an observation... senior residents represent a much larger under -served segment of RPV tax payers (if you exclude activities offered by Peninsula Seniors, a struggling 501(c)3 non-profit). While the City of RPV has always been supportive of the Peninsula Seniors non-profit, that is far different that most cities that provide city facilities and staff to meet the needs of the growing senior population. I've always been one to respect and support our aging seniors, yet on the surface it may appear that the city has funding for dog parks, skate parks, and active recreation of various types for both residents and nonresidents ... yet we don't take care of our aging senior population who have lived in the city and paid taxes for decades. It just doesn't seem right. In addition to the point above, as a close observer of RPV City Government, I am very concerned about what appears to me as a much more confrontational / intimidating approach than I've observed with other contentious issues in RPV over the years. Is this an indication of what we should expect if they are actually running a skatepark in RPV? No skatepark at RPV Civic Center. Jarel & Betty Wheaton From: SunshineRPV@aol.com Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2015 10:00 AM To: CC Cc: Doug Willmore; Cory Linder; Michael Throne; PC; cprotem73@verizon.net Subject: 10/06/2015 Council meeting Item 1. Parks Master Plan update MEMO from SUNSHINE TO: RPV City Council. Copy to RPV City Manager and interested parties RE: 10/06/2015 Council meeting Item 1. Parks Master Plan update I have read the first 15 pages of the Staff Report and my reaction is "YUCK". Even the parklands inventory is incomplete. There is a little glimmer of hope in that Staff is suggesting that this Plan be treated as a "living document". Well, so were all the others and it has not been done. Where is that chart of existing plans which the City Manager promised? Council's big decision is what are "updates" v.s. what are "changes" to the RPV General Plan. Until those details are sorted out, there is no point in approving another "band-aid" on a dysfunctional system, prematurely. The Public Works Department's CIP game for the Leadership Academy revealed a very important feature. Staff did not know how to start the game. Apparently some outside force needs to move the game piece off of the START box. Having a goal in the General Plan has not inspired anybody to be "proactive". I have suggested it before and I am suggesting it again... All of the City's "Plans" for development, enhancement and maintenance of parkland, preserve land and trails should be covered in one Parks Master Plan. The connections can be addressed if one thinks of trail easements as linear parks. Then the Coast Vision Plans, Preserve Trails Plans, Signage Plans, Nature Center Plans, Trails Network Plan, individual park improvement Plans etc. can be retired. (The Conceptual Bikeways Plan applies only to road bicycling so it should be integrated into whatever the City has as a "Roadways Master Plan". Has anyone seen the Street Standards Study, lately?) Please receive and file this draft document until the RPV General Plan update is sorted out. The Council should get to review what this document would look like if it had been treated as a "living document". It may be a rash assumption on my part but I think that means the RPV General Plan as it appears in the City's website should reflect all of the previously adopted amendments to the General Plan as well as the land use designations of all of the properties the City has acquired over the years. In the mean time, Staff is going to do and not do whatever "the Wizard" wants, regardless. From: Nancy Manfredi <gamanfredi@cox.net> Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2015 7:07 PM To: CC Subject: SKATE BOARD PARK Dear City Council Members, I would love to have a safe skate board park for our young people, something that my own sons would have enjoyed when they were young. However, I am very concerned about the proposed location of this one. I live at 30919 Cartier Drive and ,when seated at my computer, I look out over Hawthorne Blvd. and see a significant portion of the parking lot as well as the long, wide curve that begins at about Dupre in front of the park. In the years that we have lived here ... since 2001... we have seen almost anything on wheels going too fast down that hill. However, the most distressing has been people without helmets on bikes and ... yes... skateboards. I have seen skateboards going down the hill in front of the Robert Ryan Park. However, My most recent sighting was when I was stopped at the traffic light where Vallon intersects Hawthorne Blvd. Traffiic down hill from Vallon was moving at what seemed to be it's usual speed-e.g. quickly. A young boy—looked to be about 13 or so—came out of Vallon with his skate board. He WAS wearing a helmet. However, he then turned on to Hawthorne Blvd. going down hill and, just as other concerned residents have described, he turned right and headed down the hill ion the right hand side of the street. I strongly support having sports facilities for the use of our young people but I hope that you can find a safer way to let our young people practice their skateboard skills. Nancy Manfredi 30919 Cartier Drive, RPV From: Bruce Megowan <blmegowan@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 2:12 PM To: Cc Subject: Dog Park Council Members, I understand that you will be discussing the update to the Parks Master Plan this coming Tuesday and I wanted to let you know about my strong feelings as to making the current dog park a permanent fixture at the civic center. This dog park is enjoyed by hundreds of people a day and has proved to be a wonderful gathering spot for people and their dogs. Many people have contributed many hours to maintaining this park and are really concerned that the dog park continues to be called a temporary facility. Please assure these dog park users that it is the intent of the city to maintain a permanent dog park at this location. Thank you, Bruce Megowan From: Larry <Ifm1947@aol.com> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 3:48 PM To: CC Subject: Dog Park Sent from my Whone. I strongly support a permanent dog park in its present location at City Hall. Thank You, Larry Miller From: John Stillo <johnstillo 1(c eox.net> Date: September 26, 2015 at 8:31:56 AM PDT To: "Susan. Brooksgrpvca. gov " <Susan.BrooksgKpvca.gov> Subject: Del Cero Hi Susan! I thought I would send a couple of photos of the parking situation as of 7:00. AM. All spots full including permit parking at the trail head. Trail users are mounting a social and media campaign to eliminate the parking restrictions. See the last picture. As I mentioned at the meeting, this is only going to get worse.... And it's starting now! Best, John Sent from my Whone #,k r AV -4 F 4 . d' It 4' ] .M� From: Cathy Gardner <gardner4@earthlink.net> Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2015 3:30 PM To: SunshineRPV@aol.com; CC Cc: Doug Willmore; Cory Linder; Michael Throne; PC; cprotem73@verizon.net Subject: RE: 10/06/2015 Council meeting Item 1. Parks Master Plan update MERE, HERE! From: SunshineRPV@aol.com [mailto:SunshineRPV@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2015 10:00 AM To: cc@rpvca.gov Cc: dwillmore@rpvca.gov; coryl@rpvca.gov; michaelt@rpvca.gov; pc@rpvca.gov; cprotem73@verizon.net Subject: 10/06/2015 Council meeting Item 1. Parks Master Plan update MEMO from SUNSHINE TO: RPV City Council. Copy to RPV City Manager and interested parties RE: 10/06/2015 Council meeting Item 1. Parks Master Plan update I have read the first 15 pages of the Staff Report and my reaction is "YUCK". Even the parklands inventory is incomplete. There is a little glimmer of hope in that Staff is suggesting that this Plan be treated as a "living document". Well, so were all the others and it has not been done. Where is that chart of existing plans which the City Manager promised? Council's big decision is what are "updates" v.s. what are "changes" to the RPV General Plan. Until those details are sorted out, there is no point in approving another "band-aid" on a dysfunctional system, prematurely. The Public Works Department's CIP game for the Leadership Academy revealed a very important feature. Staff did not know how to start the game. Apparently some outside force needs to move the game piece off of the START box. Having a goal in the General Plan has not inspired anybody to be "proactive". I have suggested it before and I am suggesting it again... All of the City's "Plans" for development, enhancement and maintenance of parkland, preserve land and trails should be covered in one Parks Master Plan. The connections can be addressed if one thinks of trail easements as linear parks. Then the Coast Vision Plans, Preserve Trails Plans, Signage Plans, Nature Center Plans, Trails Network Plan, individual park improvement Plans etc. can be retired. (The Conceptual Bikeways Plan applies only to road bicycling so it should be integrated into whatever the City has as a "Roadways Master Plan". Has anyone seen the Street Standards Study, lately?) Please receive and file this draft document until the RPV General Plan update is sorted out. The Council should get to review what this document would look like if it had been treated as a "living document". It may be a rash assumption on my part but I think that means the RPV General Plan as it appears in the City's website should reflect all of the previously adopted amendments to the General Plan as well as the land use designations of all of the properties the City has acquired over the years. In the mean time, Staff is going to do and not do whatever "the Wizard" wants, regardless. Matt Waters From: John Freeman <jrfree@cox.net> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 2:29 PM To: Matt Waters; 'Jim Moore'; 'Les Chapin'; 'Noel Park' Cc: Cory Linder; Ara Mihranian; Nicole Jules; Nancie Silver; Ron Dragoo Subject: RE: 9-21 R&P Meeting with Pacific View HOA Thanks Matt. The minutes look good and accurate to me. There are a lot of open action items that need resolutions before the October 20 Council meeting. And thanks for your epic 359 page staff report for the Parks Master Plan for Tuesday! I confess I haven't read the entire 359 pages, but I did catch one minor date error that should be noted: On page 94 of the pdf document (page 52 of plan), it says: Staff presented a plan to the Pacific View HOA on September 14 and, after making refinements, presented an updated plan with an expanded alternative to all Homeowner Associations at a public workshop on September 21. Staff is currently updating the plan based on feedback from that meeting. Note: This item is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on October 20, 2015. I think it should say: Staff presented a plan to the Pacific View HOA on August 19, and, after ...at a public workshop on September 14. Great job on a complex Report! John -----Original Message ----- From: Matt Waters [mailto:MattW@rpvca.gov] Sent: Friday, October 2, 2015 1:42 PM To: John Freeman <jrfree@cox.net>;'Jim Moore' <jdmo88@gmail.com>;'Les Chapin' <les.alice@cox.net>;'Noel Park' <noelparkone@gmail.com> Cc: Cory Linder <CoryL@rpvca.gov>; Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>; Nicole Jules <NicoleJ@rpvca.gov>; Nancie Silver <NancieS@rpvca.gov>; Ron Dragoo <RonD@rpvca.gov> Subject: 9-21 R&P Meeting with Pacific View HOA Hi John, Attached are the minutes from your meeting with me and Nancie on 9-21-15. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggested changes or comments. Sincerely, Matt