CC SR 20221018 03 - Bicycle, skate, scooter policy
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 10/18/2022
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to receive an update on the six-month pilot program to
allow bicycles and other non-motorized wheeled vehicles in designated City parks.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Receive an update on the six-month pilot program to allow bicycles and other non-
motorized wheeled vehicles in designated City parks; and,
2) If deemed acceptable, approve permanently allowing the use of bicycles and other
non-motorized wheeled vehicles in designated City parks.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: None
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Cory Linder, Recreation and Parks Director
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. March 15, 2022 City Council Staff Report
B. Pilot-program correspondence received since March 15, 2022 (page B-1)
BACKGROUND:
In early 2022, several parents in the vicinity of Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park contacted
Staff to express concerns that they could not legally teach their young children to ride
bicycles at City parks. Bicycles and other non-motorized wheeled vehicles are not
permitted at City Parks per Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) §12.16.080,
unless expressly allowed. Specifically, this Code section states:
12.16.080 - Use of city parks, nature preserves and recreational facilities.
B. No person shall ride or drive or otherwise introduce any bicycle or
other similar unmotorized wheeled device within a city park, city -
owned nature preserve or city -owned recreational facility except on
trails or areas that are designated by the city for bicycle use and in
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areas where automobiles and other motorized vehicles expressly are
allowed, unless expressly authorized in writing to do so by the city
manager or the city manager's designee.
At its March 15, 2022, meeting, the City Council considered a variety of options for
allowing bicycles and other non-motorized wheeled vehicles at certain park sites
(Attachment A). The options presented to the City Council on March 15 included the
following:
• Removing the prohibition on wheeled vehicles in all City parks
• A pilot program to allow wheeled vehicles in designated areas of Hesse Park
• Limited use at designated parks
• Constructing a bicycle/scooter/skateboard path at certain park sites
• Bike lessons/safety instruction at special events
After discussing potential options, the City Council directed Staff to develop and
implement a six-month pilot program to allow non-motorized wheeled vehicles including
bikes, scooters, and skateboards at three designated park sites (Eastview, Lower Point
Vicente, and Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park). This direction did not require a change to
the RPVMC because the City Manager is specifically authorized to permit such
designated use of bicycles and other unmotorized wheeled devices per §12.16.080 of the
RPVMC as noted above. The City Council directed Staff to return after six months with
an analysis of the trial period.
The pilot program went into effect on April 15, 2022, at Eastview Park, Lower Point
Vicente Park, and Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park. The pilot program was publicized to
the public via park signs, listserv messages, the City’s website and social media.
Informational signs were placed at the three park sites.
Tonight, Staff is presenting the City Council with an assessment of the pilot program and
seeking direction on whether to permanently allow the use of non-motorized wheeled
devices at the three park sites.
DISCUSSION:
Public Feedback
Public response to wheeled vehicles in parks and the pilot program has been mixed. To
date, Staff received a total of 37 emails regarding this issue: 22 in favor of the program
and 15 opposed. Of those emails, 22 were received since the pilot program was approved
on March 15: 10 in favor of the program and 12 opposed (Attachment B). Emails in
opposition were typically from residents using the path around the upper field at Hesse
Park which is popular with joggers and walkers.
Those opposed focused on the possibility of collisions between wheeled vehicle users
and walkers, particularly children or seniors. One email noted an observed collision
involving a bicycle and a toddler, who experienced a minor abrasion.
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Those in favor focused on the recreational advantages of allowing bicycling and similar
uses in parks, particularly regarding children being able to bike safely removed from traffic
on City streets.
Staff Observations
Staff has made regular observations at the three park sites throughout the six-month trial
period. Non-motorized wheeled use has been permitted at all exterior areas of th e sites,
except for the Point Vicente Interpretive Center (PVIC) rear patio, where a sign is posted
stating no bikes or wheeled vehicles are allowed in the area to minimize potential
accidents in that section of the facility, which is often crowded. While incidents and
complaints were received by email as noted above, Staff did not observe any incidents
or confrontations between users of non-motorized wheeled vehicles and other park
patrons. Staff at all three locations reported that overall use has been minimal during the
trial period. Hesse Park Staff reported it received a few comments from patrons that were
generally not in support of allowing bikes and other wheeled vehicles in the park because
of the possibility of collisions with pedestrians. Staff encouraged them to submit their
comments to the City by phone or email.
Permanently Allowing Non-motorized Wheeled Devices at Certain Park Sites
Based on the strong level of support for the program, the low number of incidents reported
during the pilot program, and Staff’s observations, the City Council is being asked to
consider permanently allowing bicycles and other non-motorized wheeled vehicles at
Eastview Park, Lower Point Vicente Park, and Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park. If the City
Council agrees, the RPVMC does not need to be amended because of the provision that
authorized the City Manager to designate such use per §12.16.080 of the RPVMC.
If approved, existing signs will be updated at the three locations to indicate that bicycles
and other non-motorized wheeled vehicles are now allowed on a permanent basis. This
change will be publicized via listserv messages, the City’s website, the City’s quarterly
newsletter, and social media. Staff will continue to monitor and observe usage, record
any accidents and incidents that may occur, and interact with the public to address any
concerns. If incidents between users at these three park sites rise to a level of concern
based on Staff observations or reports submitted to the City, Staff will come back to the
City Council with proposed recommendations, including, but not limited to, reverting back
to the prohibition at one or all three park sites.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council allow bicycles and other non-motorized wheeled
vehicles at Eastview Park, Lower Point Vicente Park, and Fred Hesse Jr. Community
Park on a permanent basis.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for
the City Council’s consideration:
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1. Extend the six-month pilot program, with or without modifications.
2. End the pilot program and prohibit the use of bicycles and other non-motorized
wheeled vehicles in all City parks.
3. Take other action, as deemed appropriate.
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Matt Waters
From:
Sent:
To :
Subject:
destabelle@cox .net
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 3:58 PM
Matt Waters; Cory Linder; CC
Misguided Decision to reverse ban at Hesse Park
AUTION: This email or i ina t ed from out si de of t he Ci t of Rancho Palo s Ver des.
I am addressing this email to the members of City Council as well as to Matt Waters and Cory
Linder who are responsible for ongoing affairs at Hesse Park.
Since 1978, we lived at 71 and 51 Cresta Verde Drive, RHE since 1974, enjoying the proximity of
Hesse Park since its inception as it is within walking distance of our home. Hesse is my favorite
walking area in Palos Verdes and I am there many times each week.
It was with great relief that we welcomed the ban on bicycles in 1984 as it was often
treacherous to walk there. To read in Thursday's newspapers that the City Council has decided
to lift the ban on bicycles, scooters, skateboards "and the like," is completely mystifying.
The park is extremely popular, not only with seniors but with younger folks who bring their
small dogs to walk there daily. It is a very special place for those who are recovering from
strokes and other ailments as we frequently see folks in walkers who are attended by a
companion who is overseeing their walking.
On many occasions, the park is so crowded that Anne finds it necessary to walk the Lower
Hesse Park to avoid the huge crowds. To imagine bicycles, scooters, runaway skate boards and
skates "and the like" on the trail there is inconceivable . Very often, even with the ban, I have
encountered young people on their bikes or skateboards or scooters who have absolutely no
thought about the danger they are presenting to those of us walking. They simply zoom on by
or fall off or allow their out of control skateboard to do whatever it will do.
When I have indicated that these items are not permitted at the park, I have not seen
resistance from either parents or children as children have been very respectful and
understood this was not the place for this activity.
I am completely in favor of finding the right location for young people; however, the ban was
put in place in 1984 for a reason . The population has vastly increased since 1984 and the park is
immensely popular. Please revoke your decision to lift the ban. Anne and Ray Destabelle 310 -
541 -8469
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Matt Waters
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Cory Linder
Tuesday, March 22 , 20 22 4:06 PM
Matt Waters
FW : An ordinary Tuesday in RPV
From: David Bradley <david .bradley@rpvca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 4:01 PM
To: Kiran Mohamedy < ·
Cc: Eric Alegria <Eric.Alegria@rpvca.gov>; Barbara Ferraro <barbara.ferraro@rpvca .gov>; John Cruikshank
<John .Cruikshank@rpvca.gov>; Ken Dyda <Ken .Dyda@rpvca.gov >; Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca .gov>; Karina Banale s
<kbanales@rpvca.gov>; Cory Linder <CoryL@rpvca.gov>; Daniel Trautner <DanielT@rpvca.gov>
Subje ct : Re : An ordinary Tuesday in RPV
Kiran ,
Thanks for the note!!!! The se are the type of note s we love getting! Hav e a wonderful Tuesday evening!
Dave
Mayor -Rancho Palos Verdes
Dave Bradley
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 22, 2022, at 1:21 PM, Kiran Mohamedy < > wrote:
CAUTION: This email ori inated from outside of t he Cit of Rancho Palos Verdes .
Hello Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers -
1 want to share what I saw at Hesse Park today . I wish I could have videotaped how perfect my 15
minute walk was .
A perfect, ordinary Tuesday .
A young couple is playing frisbee by their picni c.
An older couple is practicing tai chi in the shade.
I'm pushing the baby in a stroller and my daughter is practicing her bike muscle memory.
2 elderly men approach us in the opposite direction on their walk . My daughter stop s to let them pa ss.
Instead of passing, they stop as well. They say hi to the baby and give my daughter a big thumbs up and
"good job!" We're all smil ing .
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By the parking lot, a special needs woman is accompanied by her care takers. She stops to watch us. Her
caretaker, puts her arm protectively behind the woman's back to prevent her from approaching the
baby as we slowly pass by them. They wave as we continue.
A mother and high schooler are having lunch at the benches. The mother smiles warmly at me.
It's another ordinary Tuesday. Made perfect, courtesy of you. Thank you.
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Signed with gratitude,
Kiran
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Matt Waters
From : destabelle@co x.net
Sent:
To:
Thursday, March 24, 2022 2:40 PM
Matt Waters ; Cory Linder; CC
Subject: Forwarding Nancie Silver Message and Thank you
CAUTION This email ori inated from outside of the Cit of Ranc ho Palos Verdes.
Dear Matt and Cory, et al.
Nancie Silver, former Park Supervisor at Hesse Park, sent me this email. I requested she forward it to you
directly. On the chance you did not receive it, here it is again. Please respond and thank you for your message . Anne
From: Nancie Silver <p iglet10@cox.net >
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2022 4:56 PM
To: Destabe ll e@cox.net
Subject : Re: Misguided Decision re Hesse Park
Anne,
As the former Park Supervisor at Hesse Park (1985 -2017), I was always very happy that they didn 't allow bikes and
scooters along the upper walking path since many/most of the daily walkers are older adults. When they were
developing plans to develop lower Hesse Park, one of the proposed ideas was a paved area/circle for young children to
learn to ride bikes. That idea was not adopted unfortunately; that would have solved the problem being raised regarding
the need to provide young children a flat place to ride.
I frequently ride my bike along the beach bike path and I see how chaotic it is for all the groups using the bike path,
especially in Hermosa Beach, where there is no separate walking paths . Walkers aren't happy and cyclists aren't happy.
My 90 year old mom uses a walker and we occasionally walk at Hesse . I will be very concerned for her safety when they
allow this . I think elderly walkers will have to walk at Hesse early in the morning, before young moms get there with
their youngsters and bikes arrive, and certainly before kids arrive once they're done with their school day. Walking along
the path at sunset could be chaotic. Keeping my fingers crossed that no one gets injured . Young children recover quickly
from falls and other injuries, older folks don't .
Nancie Silver
From: Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca .gov>
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2022 2 :31 PM
To: destabelle@cox.net; Cory Linder <CoryL@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: RE: Misguided Decision to reverse ban at Hesse Park
To Anne and Ray Oestabelle,
Thank you very much for your email regarding bikes at Hesse Park. Safety of our
residents is our h ighest priority and I completely understand your concerns about the
prohibition on b ikes and other wheeled uses be i ng lifted at Hesse Park and two other
locations . The target date for lifting the proh ibition for a six-month pilot program will go
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into effect in Apr il ; staff is still working on the deta ils of th is new, po licy . One-way
signage will like ly be used to minimize the possib ility of col li sions . Staff wil l also be
monitori ng this po licy change carefully to gauge the impact during the init ia l six-month
period . Following the conclusion of the trial period, staff wi ll present its findings to the
City Council. Please reach out to Staff with your observat ions and concerns during
the trial pe r iod .
Sincerel y,
Matt Waters
Senior Administrative Analyst
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Recreation and Parks Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd .
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
www .rpvca .gov
mattw@rpvca .gov -(310) 544-5218 p
From: destabe lle@cox .net <destabe l le@cox .net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 3:58 PM
To: Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov>; Cory Linder <Cory L@rpvca .gov>; CC <CC@rp v ca .gov>
Subject: Misguided Decision to reverse ban at Hesse Park
AUTION· This email ori inated from outside of the Cit of Rancho Palos Verdes.
I am addressing this email to the members of City Council as well as to Matt Waters and Cory
Linder who are responsible for ongoing affairs at Hesse Park.
Since 1978, we lived at 71 and 51 Cresta Verde Drive, RHE since 1974, enjoying the proximity of
Hesse Park since its inception as it is within walking distance of our home. Hesse is my favorite
wa lki ng area in Palos Verdes and I am there many times each week.
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It was with great relief that we welcomed the ban on bicycles in 1984 as it was often
treacherous to walk there. To read in Thursday's newspapers that the City Council has decided
to lift the ban on bicycles, scooters, skateboards "and the like," is completely mystifying.
The park is extremely popular, not only with seniors but with younger folks who bring their
small dogs to walk there daily. It is a very special place for those who are recovering from
strokes and other ailments as we frequently see folks in walkers who are attended by a
companion who is overseeing their walking.
On many occasions, the park is so crowded that Anne finds it necessary to walk the Lower
Hesse Park to avoid the huge crowds. To imagine bicycles, scooters, runaway skate boards and
skates "and the like" on the trail there is inconceivable. Very often, even with the ban, I have
encountered young people on their bikes or skateboards or scooters who have absolutely no
thought about the danger they are presenting to those of us walking. They simply zoom on by
or fall off or allow their out of control skateboard to do whatever it will do.
When I have indicated that these items are not permitted at the park, I have not seen
resistance from either parents or children as children have been very respectful and
understood this was not the place for this activity.
I am completely in favor of finding the right location for young people; however, the ban was
put in place in 1984 for a reason. The population has vastly increased since 1984 and the park is
immensely popular. Please revoke your decision to lift the ban. Anne and Ray Destabelle 310-
541-8469
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Matt Waters
From :
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Nancie Silver <piglet10@cox.net >
Tuesday, Ma rch 29 , 2022 5:16 PM
Matt Waters ; Cory Linder; CC
Proposed lifting of ban on use of bikes, scooters, skateboards at Hesse Park
CAUTION: This ema il o~i inated fr om outside of the Cit of Ra ncho Palo s Verdes.
Members of the RPV City Council,
As the former Park Supervisor at Hesse Park (1985 -2017), I was always very happy that they didn't allow bikes, scooters
and skateboards along the upper walking path since many/most of the daily walkers are older adults.
When they were developing plans to develop lower Hesse Park, one of the proposed ideas was a paved area/circle for
young children to learn to ride bikes . That idea was not adopted unfortunately; that would have solved the problem
being raised regarding the need to provide young children a flat place to ride . If t hese activities are allowed, what's to
keep the older kids from riding their skateboard s or scooters, too?
I frequently ride my bike along the beach bike path and I see how chaotic it is for all the groups using the bike path,
especially in Hermo sa Beach where there is no separate walking path. Walkers aren't happy and cycli sts aren't happy .
It's really not that safe for anyone .
My 90 year old parents both use walkers and we occasionally walk at Hes se. I will be very concerned for their safety
when they allow bikes, scooters, skateboards and the like. I think elderly walkers will have to walk at Hesse early in the
morning, before young moms get there with their youngsters and trikes/bikes, and certainly before kids arrive once
they're done with their school day. Walking along the path at sunset and on weekends could be chaotic.
Keeping my fingers crossed that no one gets injured . Young children recover quickly from fall s and other injuries, older
folks don't.
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I appreciate that the Council is trying to keep all their constituents happy; however, it's not going to be possible to
please everyone. I think the Council ought to consider the safety of their constituents on this matter. I hope the Council
reconsiders their decision.
Thanks for the opportunity to provide feedback.
Nancie Silver
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Matt Waters
From: Matt Waters
Sent:
To:
Monday, April 18, 2022 2:59 PM
'Amy Tsao'; Parks
Cc: Home-Pacific View HOA
Subject: RE : Bicycles, scooters are allowed in the park-Hesse Park
Dear Ms. Tsao,
Thank you very much for your email regarding bikes at Hesse Park. Safety of our
residents is our highest priority and I completely understand your concerns about the
prohibition on bikes and other wheeled uses being lifted at Hesse Park as well as Point
Vicente Interpretive Center, and Eastview Park. This went into effect on April 15 at
those three sites . Staff will be monitoring this policy change careful ly to gauge the
impact during the trial period. Following the conclusion of the trial period, staff will
present its findings to the City Council. This report will include feedback from the
public, so please continue to reach out to Staff with your observations and concerns .
Sincerely,
Matt Waters
Senior Administrative Analyst
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Recreation and Parks Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
www.rpv ca .go v
mattw@ rpvca.gov -(310) 544-5218 p
From: Amy Tsao <torrance31@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2022 5 :06 PM
To : Parks <Parks@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Home -Pacific View HOA <hoapacificview@gmail.com>
Subject: Bicycles, scooters are allowed in the park-Hesse Park
CAUTION: This email ori inated from outside of the Cit of Rancho Palos Ve rd es.
Dears sirs,
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I walk with my husband daily in the park and today, a bicycle man was chasing on us and later, a boy kept ringing his
bicycle bells behind us.
Should I walk to sides, apologise to them that I was on their way, sorry to stop their enjoyment; or, should I continue my
fast walk, possibly hit by them, and sue the city on injury? It was an un-pleasant feeling.
I wish the city council will stop the permission on trial period of bicycles, scooters, and wheeled equipment are allowed
in the Hesse Park. Thanks!
Regards,
Amy Tsao
6925 Verde Ridge Rd,
RPV, Ca 90275
M 310-619-0075
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Matt Waters
From: Matt Waters
Sent:
To:
Monday, April 18, 2022 3:03 PM
'ireese@cox.net'
Cc: Parks; Cory Linder
Subject: FW : Bicycles, Scooters etc in Hesse Park
Dear Mr. Reese,
Thank you very much for your emai l regarding bikes at Hesse Park. Safety of our
residents, including the walkers who regularly use the upper Hesse Park loop, is our
highest priority and I completely understand your concerns about the prohibition on
bikes and other wheeled uses being lifted at Hesse Park as well as Point Vicente
Interpretive Center, and Eastview Park. This went into effect on April 15 at those three
sites . Staff will be monitoring th is policy change carefully to gauge the impact during
the trial period. Following the conclusion of the trial period, staff will present its findings
to the City Council. This report will include feedback from the public, so please
continue to reach out to Staff with your observations and concerns .
Sincerely,
Matt Waters
Senior Administrative Analyst
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Recreation and Parks Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
www.rpv ca.g ov
m attw @ rpvca .g ov -(310) 544-5218 p
From: Cory Linder <CoryL@rpvca.gov>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 7:53 AM
To: Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Daniel Trautner <DanielT@rpvca.gov>
Subject: FW: Bicycles, Scooters etc in Hesse Park
From: Isaac Reese <iree se@cox.net >
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2022 8:07 AM
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To: Parks <Parks@rpvca.gov >
Subject: Bicycles, Scooters etc in Hesse Park
AUTION: This email originated fr om outside of the Cit of Ranc ho Palos Verdes .
The walkway is 5 feet wide!!!.
2 way traffic is allowed!!!
Are you trying to discourage walkers or just put them in
danger?
Did you think of handicapped walkers?:
People in wheel chairs?
People using walkers?
Women pushing strollers with babies?
People walking dogs with 6 foot leaches?
Or is it that you just don't care?
Why did you implement the changes before asking for comments?
Isaac Reese,
89 year old walker
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Matt Waters
From: Matt Waters
Sent:
To:
Monday, April 18, 2022 5:02 PM
Mike.Konner@nfl .com
Cc: Karina Banales; Megan Barnes; Cory Linder; Matt Waters; Andrew Berg; Daniel Trautner;
cc
Subject: RE: Hesse Park Concern
Dear Mr. Connor,
Thank you very much for your email regarding this unfortunate incident at Hesse
Park. I have included the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Hesse Park
Supervisor on this response. Safety of our residents, including the walkers who
regularly use the upper Hesse Park loop, is our highest priority and I completely
understand your concerns about the prohibition on bikes and other wheeled uses being
lifted at Hesse Park as well as Point Vicente Interpretive Center, and Eastview
Park. This went into effect on April 15 at those three sites . While we believe that most
people, unlike the one you encountered, will behave in a sensible, safety-first manner,
Staff will be monitoring this policy change carefully to gauge the impact during the trial
period . Following the conclusion of the trial period, staff will present its findings to the
City Council. This report will include feedback from the public, so please continue to
reach out to Staff with your observations and concerns.
Sincerely ,
Matt Waters
Senior Administrative Analyst
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Recreation and Parks Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
www .rpvca .gov
mattw@rpvca .gov -(310) 544-5218 p
From: Kanner, Mike <Mike .Konner@nfl .com >
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 4:37 PM
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Matt Waters
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Cory Linder
Monday, Ap r il 18, 2022 9:16 PM
Daniel Trautner; Matt Waters
FW : Hesse Park Concern
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
--------Original message--------
From: David Bradley <david.bradley@rpvca.gov>
Date : 4/18/22 21 :12 (GMT-08:00)
To : "Kanner, Mike" <Mike .Konner@nfl .com>
Cc : Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca .gov>, Karina Banales <kbanales@rpvca.gov>, Cory Linder <CoryL@rpvca.gov >, Matt
Waters <MattW@rpvca .gov >
Subject : RE : Hesse Park Concern
Mike,
Thanks for the note and your concerns. This is a pilot project and we ar e trying to see if we can have a safe place for kid s
to ride bikes, be kids, and coexist with our older citizens that are walking or recr eating at a slower pace . Hopefully the
parents of our children that are riding bikes and other wheeled vehicles, will be guiding them and instilling a sense of
respect and caution as they use our parks and recreation facilities. If you see anyone using our parks, in a unsafe or
reckless way, please reach out to Park Staff or one of our Rangers .
Thank s
Dave
David Bradley
Mayor and Councilmember -Rancho Palos Verdes
david .bradley@rpvca.gov
(310 ) 487 -2418 Ce ll Phone
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Fr om: Kanner, Mike <Mike.Konner@nfl .com>
Se nt: Monday, April 18, 2022 4 :37 PM
To : CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subj ect: Hesse Park Concern
AUTION: This email orig in ated from outside of the Cit of Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Dear Mayor,
I live next to Hesse Park, on Sea spray Drive, with my wife and two children (ages 10 and 7). When I first learned of the
new rule that allows bikes, scooters, roller skates, etc. I was actually happy since my kids are always looking to ride their
bikes and scooters .
That said yesterday, Easter Sunday, I witnessed two elderly people startled terribly by a kid riding a bike behind them
and swerving around them on the narrow path around the Park. They did not fall to the ground but they stumbled and
it could have been much worse .
I understand and respect what got us here, in an ideal world it is wonderful to let the kids use the park for scooters and
bikes but I am concern for the older people (and quite honestly even people who could be on the phone or listening to
music).
The paths are narrow, it is two way traffic and there are so many variable on how poorly this could go.
Beyond people's health, as a local tax payer I am concerned if someone gets hurt that they will hold the City liable and
this would impact what I pay for my taxes .
I have never written to your office before but I wanted to reach out as this is a new rule and already seems to be dancing
with danger.
Please let me know if there are any questions/concerns I can answer .
I can always be reached at this email or at 917 .648 .7443.
All the best,
Michael Kanner
29410 Seaspray Drive, RPV, CA 90275
Michael Kann e r
Senior Coordinating Producer
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
P: 424.345 .3115
C: 917 .648 .7443
E: Mike .Konner@nfl.com
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Matt Waters
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Subject:
Myriam Kafe-ee <myriamek@hotmail.com>
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 1 :55 PM
Parks
hesse park
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
the new rules that is allowing to use bycicles etc is danger for us the older people that
we come to walk please don't let that happen permanent thank you your neighbors
Sent from my iPhone
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Matt Waters
From: Matt Waters
Sent:
To:
Tuesday, April 19 , 2022 8 :39 AM
Steven Gamble ; Parks
S ubject: RE : Concerns about Opening Hess Park to Nonmotorized Vehicles
Dear Mr. Gamble,
Thank you very much for your email regarding bikes and non-motorized vehicles at
Hesse Park and for sharing your concerns. Safety of our residents, including the
walkers who regularly use the upper Hesse Park loop, is our highest priority and I
completely understand your concerns about the prohibition on bikes and other wheeled
uses being lifted at Hesse Park as well as Point Vicente Interpretive Center, and
Eastview Park . Following City Council direction, this went into effect on April 15 at
those three sites. Staff will be monitoring this policy change carefully to gauge the
impact during the trial period. Following the conclusion of the trial period , staff will
present its findings to the City Council. This report will include feedback from the
public, so please continue to reach out to Staff with your observations and concerns .
Sincerely,
Matt Waters
Senior Administrative Analyst
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Recreation and Parks Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
www .rpvca .gov
mattw@rpvca .gov -(310) 544-5218 p
From: Steven Gamble <stevengamble2612@gmail.com >
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 8 :08 AM
To: Parks <Parks@rpvca .gov>
Subject : Concerns about Opening Hess Park to Nonmotorized Vehicles
CAUTION: This email ori inated from outside of the Cit of Rancho Palos Verdes.
The park hasn't allowed nonmotorized vehicles in the past because it was designed to accommodate them .
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I walk in Hess Park Monday-Saturday twice a day. Most of the time, the walkway in the park is 5 feet in width. When
two pedestrians come in different directions, one usually goes off in the grass to allow the other to pass. The park is
handicap friendly, and if one uses a wheelchair or a stroller for balance, it usually takes up close to the entire five feet.
Dogs' leashes are allowed to be 6 feet in a five-foot walkway, meaning one dog walker will take up the walkway. People
often walk together, and a couple will take up the entire walkway.
"The City Council directed staff to explore a long-term solution on how to address safety for walkers and other users and
to look at how neighboring cities address the issue of balancing safety at parks." This was taken from the Daily Breeze.
Why wasn't a solution found before allowing a trial period?
If you want non motorized vehicles and pedestrians to interact safely, then you will need to widen the walkway and put a
painted line in. This is similar to what they do at the beach cities around the piers.
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Matt Waters
From: Matt Waters
Sent:
To:
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 1 :05 PM
Leslie Robles; Parks
Cc:
Subject:
Juan Hernandez; Andrew Berg; Matt Waters
RE: Concerns about Hess Park
To Leslie Robles:
Thank you very much for your email regarding bikes and other wheeled vehicles at
Hesse Park. I appreciate you taking the time to let us know about both the incident
you observed with the two young bikers as well as the overall condition of the field. I
have cc'd both the Hesse Park Supervisor and our Public Works Department about the
sub-standard park conditions described in your email.
Safety of our residents, including the walkers who regularly use the upper Hesse Park
loop, is our highest priority and I hear your strong concerns about the prohibition on
bikes and other wheeled uses being lifted for a six-month trial period at Hesse Park as
well as Point Vicente Interpretive Center, and Eastview Park. This change went into
effect on April 15 at those three sites. Staff will be monitoring this policy change
carefully to gauge its impact. Hesse Park staff is currently monitoring usage
throughout the day on an hourly basis. Following the conclusion of the trial period,
staff will present its findings to the City Council. This report will include feedback from
the public, so please continue to reach out to Staff with your observations and
concerns.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Matt Waters
> Senior Administrative Analyst
> ---------------------
>
> City of Rancho Palos Verdes
> Recreation and Parks Department
> 30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
> Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
> www.rpvca.gov
> mattw@rpvca.gov -(310) 544-5218 p
-----Original Message-----
From: Leslie Robles <mextrays@icloud.com>
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Sent: Monday, April 25, 2022 5:26 PM
To: Parks <Parks@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Leslie Robles <mextrays@icloud.com>.
Subject: Concerns about Hess Park
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
To whom it may concern,
I walk Hess Park five days a week. Never have I seen it so dirty. The grass is filled with
weeds & there are dog droppings on the sidewalk. There are areas near the baseball
diamond that are all mud & of course, all the gopher holes.
Today a small boy on his bicycle game speeding up behind me. Normally I have my
earbuds in so I can listen to music as I walk. Today I didn't so when he asked me to
move I heard him. Nonetheless, I was startled. Later I encountered his smaller brother
on a bike with training wheels & an older man on a skate board. Everyone walking had
to constantly move to get around them. I actually counted one man with a cane, one
man & one woman with walkers & one man who was walking very slowly & carefully.
When the rule allowing bikes, skateboards etc. was decided upon, did anyone point out
the number of geriatrics who visit the park not only to walk, but to walk their dogs. This
decision is putting our most fragile assets in danger -the elderly & children.
Lastly, I spotted a four foot snake in front of the recreation building @ 4: 17PM. I tried to
report it but the doors were locked, lights off & no response when I knocked. I found a
park employee fixing the water faucet & he said he'd call the Rangers.
As a tax paying citizen & resident of RPV, I would appreciate the park getting cleaned
up & mowed. Please rescind the new rule allowing bikes etc. before someone gets
hurt. If it's me, I will not hesitate to let you know.
Thank you,
Leslie Robles
310 918-0844
Sent from my iPad
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Matt Waters
From: Matt Waters
Sent:
To:
Tuesday, Apri l 26, 2022 12:59 PM
Tim Horeczko; Parks
Cc: Matt Waters; Cory Linder; Andrew Berg
Subject: RE: Dangerous Conditions at Hesse Park: Trial of Non-motorized vehicles
Dear Mr. Horeczko,
Thank you very much for your email regarding bikes and other wheeled vehicles at
Hesse Park. So very sorry to hear that your son was hit by a bicycle yesterday. I
certainly understand how upsetting that must have been to both you and your son and
I'm glad to hear that he's recovered.
Safety of our residents, including the walkers who regularly use the upper Hesse Park
loop, is our highest priority and I hear your strong concerns about the prohibition on
bikes and other wheeled uses being lifted for a six-month trial period at Hesse Park as
well as Point Vicente Interpretive Center, and Eastview Park. This change went into
effect on April 15 at those three sites. Staff will be monitoring this policy change
carefully to gauge its impact. Hesse Park staff is currently monitoring usage
throughout the day on an hourly basis. Following the conclusion of the trial period,
staff will present its findings to the City Council. This report will include feedback from
the public, so please continue to reach out to Staff with your observations and
concerns.
I forwarded your email and my response to Cory Linder, Recreation and Parks Director
and to Andrew Berg, the Hesse Park Supervisor.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Matt Waters
> Senior Administrative Analyst
> ---------------------
>
> City of Rancho Palos Verdes
> Recreation and Parks Department
> 30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
> Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
> www.rpvca.gov
> mattw@rpvca .gov -(310) 544-5218 p
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From: Tim Horeczko <thoreczko@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2022 5:48 PM
To: Parks <Parks@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Dangerous Conditions at Hesse Park: Trial of Non-motorized vehicles
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Dear Parks Director -
I am writing to you in strong opposition of the trial of non-motorized vehicles in parks.
I take my 2.5 yo son to Hesse Park most days, at varying times of day.
Today we were enjoying what I thought would be a grand old time strolling the circular path near the baseball
diamond. My son was nearly run over by a man in his twenties careening around one of the many blind spots on the
path, on a skateboard. There was no warning and luckily the man -surprised as we were -stopped within an inch of
my son's potential broken ribs.
In what seemed to be a bad comedy sketch, we moved to get out of the new speedway when an elementary-school-
aged child hit my son with his bicycle. My son's leg was caught by the front wheel, causing an abrasion, lots of tears, and
perhaps more lasting - a lost sense of safety in our beloved park.
An elderly woman stopped to confide in me that she herself was scared to walk around the park now, and had some
choice words about it. Within this same span of two minutes, an older man fell to the ground, as he lost his balance
when another skateboarder whizzed past him.
I am normally very tolerant, and believe the parks are for everyone, but experiencing this concentrated train wreck
prompted me to speak up.
This trial is a mistake. It needs to be ended before someone is gravely hurt, or the city loses big.
Thank you for your consideration.
Attached you'll see photos of my injured son -he's ok now. As for myself, I don't know how confident I am in the park
and am upset by my loss of the sense of safety I took for granted.
Respectfully,
Tim Horeczko
Braidwood Drive
RPV
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BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND OTHER
NON-MOTORIZED WHEELED
EQUIPMENT ARE TEMPORARILY
ALLOWED IN THE PARK
NOTICE : ON MARCH 15, 2022 THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL DIRECTED STAFF TO ALLOW BICYCLES ANO OTHER NON-MOTORIZED WHEELED EQUIPMENT IN CERTA IN CITY PARKS FOR A SIX-MONTH TRIAL PERIOD . THE TRIAL PERIOD BEG INS ON APRIL 15, 20 22 ANO ENDS ON OCTOBER 15, 2022
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS REGARDING
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Matt Waters
From: Matt Waters
Sent:
To:
Thursday, May 12 , 2022 9:13 AM
alexanderjoda@gmail.com
Cc: Parks
Subject: RE : Listing of parks that are skate accessible
Dear Mr. Joda,
Thank you very much for your email regarding skateboards at designated City
parks. The City Council selected Hesse Park, Point Vicente Interpretive Center, and
Eastview Park for a six-month trial period temporarily allowing skateboards, bikes and
other non-motorized wheeled uses. This trial period went into effect on April 15. The
City Council was responding to requests from the public expressing concern about
identifying locations where children could learn to skateboard or bike safely. The
selected parks are large, well-attended sites that are geographically spread throughout
the City which allows parents and children the opportunity to skate or bike near to their
homes .
Staff will be monitoring this policy change carefully to gauge the impact during the trial
period. Safety of our residents and park visitors is our highest priority. Following the
conclusion of the trial period, staff will present its findings to the City Council. Please
feel free to reach out to me with any additional questions, concerns or observations.
Sincerely,
Matt Waters
Senior Administrative Analyst
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Recreation and Parks Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
www .rpvca.gov
mattw@rpvca.gov -(310) 544-5218 p
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From: Alexander Oda <alexanderjoda@gmail.com >
Se nt: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 6 :45 PM
To: Parks <Parks@rpvca.gov >
Subject: Listing of parks that are skate accessible
CAUTION: This email ori inated from outside of the Cit of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Hello,
I wanted to request a listing of park s that you are allowed to skateboard at, and if you could advise on why the se
designated parks are and were cho sen as being accessible for skateboa r ding . Plea se advis e
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Ma tt Waters
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Dear Mr. Joda,
Matt Waters
Friday, May 13, 2022 10:49 AM
Ale xander Oda
Matt Waters; Parks
RE: Listing of parks that are skate accessible
Thanks for the follow-up email; it helped me understand your concern. Ryan Park, as
you know, is very hilly, so it's not conducive to a open policy on biking, skating and
other wheeled uses even though I see your point about the basketball court being a
potential site for skateboarding. While the 6 month policy I mentioned in my earlier
response is limited to Hesse Park, PVIC, and Eastview, I will include your email and
your suggestion about Ryan Park skateboard access as part of the progress staff
report that will be presented to the City Council at the end of the trial period.
Sincerely,
Matt Waters
Senior Administrative Analyst
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Recreation and Parks Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
www.rp v ca .gov
mattw@rpvca.gov -(310) 544-5218 p
From : Alexander Oda <alexanderjoda@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:44 PM
To: Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov>
Subject : Re: Listing of parks that are skate accessible
CAUTION: This email ori inated from outside of the Cit of Rancho Palos Verdes .
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I was playing basketball at robert e. ryan park and decided to cruise around the court when I was playing basketball and
the staff regulated me to to hesse park to go skateboarding in which I complied with as the staff cited the fact that it wa s
an insurance issue. But I fail to understand how that policy works consider i ng the ground at hesse is not smooth, well
kept and maintained to be conducive for skateboarding at Hesse park and why I cannot play basketball and cruise
around the court at Ryan and that is not perfectly maintained as well. I've been skateboarding for 20 years,
skateboarding itself has been around for 60 as well as being invented on the other end of LA county and I just don't
understand why I couldn't ju st cruise and the courts when I was done playing basketball when it wasn't bothering
anybody and why I had to be kicked out in a very public way for just cruising ...
On Thu, May 12, 2022 at 9:12 AM Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov> wrote :
Dea r Mr. Joda,
Thank you very much for your email regarding skateboards at designated City parks. The City Council selected Hesse
Park, Point Vicente Interpretive Center, and Eastview Park for a six-month trial period temporarily allowing
skateboard ~, bikes and other non -motorized wheeled uses. This trial period went into effect on April 15. The City
Council was responding to requests from the public expressing concern about identifying locations where children
could learn to skateboard or bike safely . The selected parks are large, well -attended sites that are geographically
spread throughout the City which allows parents and children the opportunity to skate or bike near to their homes .
Staff will be monitoring thi s policy change carefully to gauge the impact during the trial period . Safety of our residents
and park visitors i s our highest priority . Following the conclusion of the trial period, staff will present its findings to the
City Counc i l. Please feel free to reach out to me with any additional question s, concerns or observations .
Sincerely,
Matt Waters
Senior Administrative Analyst
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Recreation and Parks Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
www.rpvca .gov
mattw@rpvca.gov -(310) 544-5218 p
From: Alexander Oda <alexanderjoda@gmail.com >
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 6:45 PM
To : Parks <Parks@rpvca .gov >
Subject : Listing of parks that are skate accessible
CAUTION: This email ori inated from outside of the Cit of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Hello,
I wanted to request a listing of parks that you are allowed to skateboard at, and if you could advise on why these
designated parks are and were chosen as being accessible for skateboarding. Please advise
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Matt Waters
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Good Morning Robyn,
Andrew Berg
Monday, August 1, 2022 9:59 AM
Gmail
Matt Waters
RE: Bicycle riding trial period
Thank you very much for your email regarding bike riding at City parks. The City Council selected Hesse Park, Point
Vicente Interpretive Center, and Eastview Park for a six-month trial period temporarily allowing bikes, skateboards, and
other non-motorized wheeled uses. The City Council was responding to requests from the public expressing concern
about identifying locations where children could learn to bike or skateboard safely. The selected parks are large, well-
attended sites that are geographically spread throughout the City which allows parents and children the opportunity to
skate or bike near to their homes.
Staff will be monitoring this policy change carefully to gauge the impact during the trial period. Following the conclusion
of the trial period, staff will present its observations and comments from the public to the City Council. Your comments
will be part of the update to City Council. Please feel free to reach out to us with any additional questions, concerns or
observations.
Andrew Berg
Recreation Program Supervisor II
aberg@rpvca.gov
Phone -{310) 544-5268
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca.gov
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To: Parks <Parks@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Bicycle riding trial period
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To whom it may concern:
I want to make my voice heard about this trial that ends in October. The insanity of not allowing any bike riding
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at any of the RPV parks has to stop. I just spent most of the afternoon driving my 8-year old granddaughter
around to each park to ride her bike only to find that all of them displayed a bikes prohibited sign. Only at
Hesse Park did I finally find out about the 6 month trial. While I understand many of the RPV population are
older, there remain many younger, many with younger kids (in fact, the population of people with younger kids
is increasing) and there are many of us with grandchildren. Where, may I be so bold as to ask, are these
people supposed to have their kids ride? In the street?
This is ridiculous. Make the silly bike riding experiment permanent. Just as it was when I raised my children
here.
Robyn Tanchum
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Matt Waters
From: Cory Linder
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:58 PM
To:
Subject:
Daniel Trautner; Matt Waters; Katie Lozano; Norma Saldana; Taylor Fox
FW: Use of Bikes in RPV Parks
FYI
-----Original Message-----
From: Cory Linder
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:58 PM
To: Fred Zscheile <fzscheile@yahoo.com>
Cc: Parks <Parks@rpvca.gov>
Subject: RE: Use of Bikes in RPV Parks
Mr. Zscheile,
Thank you for your e-mail. To clarify, mountain bikes (non-motorized) are allowed on
certain trails within the Preserve. However, the topic of electric bikes (e-bikes) was
discussed in depth by the City Council earlier this year and it was decided that within
the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, no classification of e-bikes is permitted (Class 1, 2
or 3), which includes the trails in parks. There is signage in place at several trailheads
which indicates no e-bikes are permitted.
The City Council reviewed several options prior to making this decision and considered
the safety of all trail users, speeds, bike classifications and enforcement. I apologize
as this does not align with your request. Thank you again for your email and your
observations and if you have any other questions or comments, please let me know.
CORY A. LINDER, Director
City or Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks
-----Original Message-----
From: Fred Zscheile <fzscheile@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:00 AM
To: Parks <Parks@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Use of Bikes in RPV Parks
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
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I am and have been a property owner and resident of RPV for 21 years. I want to have
the right to ride my class 2 e-bike in parks and on nature trails in RPV. Using these
public places should NOT be reserved for only those walking. Many residents will
never venture on trails on foot or with a non-electric bike due to their limited
strength/endurance. This is especially the case for folks in their 50 and 60's. By limiting
bike riding (mountain and/or Electric) you are denying these folks an opportunity to
enjoy our beautiful countryside. If there is concern that electric bikes/scooters are
moving at unsafe speeds, impose a maximum speed. Do not ban them from use in
public spaces.
Fred Zscheile
27060 Silver Moon Lane
Rancho Palos Verdes CA
Sent from my iPhone
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Matt Waters
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Thanks Cris,
Cory Linder
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:47 PM
C Deam
Parks; Ara Mihranian
RE: Trails Experiment
I spoke to the PIO and she will be resending the original post. We are aware of the Ped ego business going in and we will
be giving them a courtesy call. Again, thanks for the comments.
THANKS, CORY
From: C Deam <skegypsy@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:32 PM
To: Cory Linder <CoryL@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Parks <Parks@rpvca.gov>; Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Re: Trails Experiment
CAUTIQN: Th.is emailoriginatedfromoutsideqfthe City.ofR;,1~~fto Palos V~r,<i~~~ .••··
Thank you for the clarification Cory. The person that posted on ND must not have gotten the incorrect information
because he (or she) is under the impression that people will have to pay for a permit to ride in Pt Vincente, Hess Park
and Eastview when the trial period ends in October. Due to this misunderstanding by all means please have your public
information staff post another clarification on Next Door regarding the pilot program again.
I know only non-motorized mountain bikes are allowed in the Preserve and observed people one-bikes on the trails in
Portuguese Nature Preserve last month. I yelled at one but it didn't do any good as he was wearing ear-pods and blew
right past me. Even though there are signs posted people disregard them knowing they won't get caught as we only
have so many Rangers to monitor this area.
My other concern is there is an E-Bike store (Pedego) coming soon at the Peninsula Center across from Ulta. There
should be a discussion with these people regarding no E-bikes or pedal assisted bikes are allowed in the PB Nature or
San Ramon Preserves so we don't have user conflicts (equestrians) that closed down many of the trails we real mountain
bikers used to ride in the preserve. I also hope that due to the amount of complaints regarding the irresponsible attitude
of kids one-bikes showing total disregard for motor vehicle traffic, the management will take responsibility to educate
E-bike buyers and encourage them to obey all traffic laws. Not sure if this is a discussion that the City of Rolling Hills
Estates or shopping center management should lead.
Best Regards,
Cris Deam
On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 2:44 PM Cory Linder <CoryL@rpvca.gov> wrote:
Hi Cris,
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Thank you for your email and observations. There does seem to be some confusion and misinformation about bikes in
public facilities. There are two topics really, one, the use of bicycles, scooters and skates in parks; and two, the use of
bikes and e-bikes on trails and in the Preserve.
As you stated, we are currently monitoring a 'bikes, scooter and skate' pilot project; a temporary lift on the current ban
of this use. This went into effect on April 15 th at those three park sites you mentioned below. Staff will be monitoring
this policy change carefully to gauge the impact during the trial period. Staff will be giving an update to the City Council
tentatively set for Oct 18th , 2022. We will present our findings and request direction. This report will include feedback
from the public, so please continue to reach out to Staff with your observations and concerns. Regarding the post
mentioning a permit after the pilot program has expired; this is false. There are no plans for any permit (for a fee or
free) of any kind associated with this pilot program.
The second topic is bikes and electronic bikes (e-bikes) on public trails. Mountain bikes (non-motorized) are allowed on
certain trails within the Preserve and they are allowed in the parks listed in the pilot program. However, the topic of e-
bikes was discussed in depth by the City Council and decided that within the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, no
classification of e-bikes is permitted (Class 1, 2 or 3), which includes the trails in parks. There is signage in place at
several trailheads which indicates no e-bikes are permitted.
I hope this information helps and I will speak to our public information staff to see if another post clarifying the pilot
program can be sent again. Thank you again for your email and your observations and If you have any other questions
or comments, please let me know.
THANKS, CORY
CORY A. LINDER, Director
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks
310-544-5260
From: C Deam <skegypsy@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:45 AM
To: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>; Parks <Parks@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Trails Experiment
CAUTION: This email originated from outside.ofthe(:ftyof Rancho P~losVerdes.
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Good Morning,
Can you repost the information regarding trail usage at Pt Vincente, Hess Park, Eastview, etc.,regarding the
opening/usage of these public trails to non-motorized "bicyclists, skateboarders and scooters" on the Next Door
website? I wasn't able to locate your information on the RPV website.
There is a post on Next Door yesterday complaining about having to pay for permits by RPV residents to use these
public facilities after the October promotional period expires, in order to provide further clarification. What would the
permit pay?
Personally I do not agree with allowing bicyclists, skateboaders and scooters on these paths as many of the users speed
past pedestrians w/o regard to safety so I don't walk these trails as much as I used to.
I noted on the ND post that the trails in our Portuguese Bend and San Ramon preserves are not part of this plan. I have
already seen electric bikes on the trails in the PB Reserve although it is clearly posted that these are not allowed.
Perhaps more should be put up along the trails but they'd blow right past them anyway.
Thank you for taking your time to read my email.
Happy Trails,
Cris Deam
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Matt Waters
From: Megan Barnes
Sent:
To:
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 8:52 AM
Matt Waters
Cc: Karina Banales
Subject: FW: She can ride! Thank YOU
From: Kiran Hashmi Mohamedy £MM_ -□ 4
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:03 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; Parks <Parks@rpvca.gov>
Subject: She can ride! Thank YOU
Hello Mayor and Councilmembers-
Reporting from Hesse park. My 5-year old has mastered the 2-wheel! Thank you so much for opening Hesse Park to our
kiddos and providing a safe place for them to play and growl I hope it will become a permanent policy for future
generations.
(FYI this was on Tuesday at 6pm when there were a lot of walkers at the park. We had no problems sharing the
pathway. And shared many smiles with walkers@)
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Matt Waters
From: Cory Linder
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Daniel Trautner; Matt Waters; Andrew Berg
FW: Biking in Hesse Park
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From: David Bradley <david.bradley@rpvca.gov>
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Subject: RE: Biking in Hesse Park
Barbara,
Very sorry for your bad experience. We will continue to try to work with parents to have their children
learn and play in a safe environment for everyone.
Regards,
Dave
David Bradley
Mayor and Councilmember -Rancho Palos Verdes
david.bradley@rpvca.gov
(310) 487-2418 Cell Phone
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Subject: Biking in Hesse Park
For the Dept. of Recreation Manager, and other interested Council
Members of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
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I would like to go on record that I had no objection to youngsters using non
motorized wheeled recreation equipment at Hesse Park until recently, due
to my personal bad experience caused by a biker. I do believe children
need to play in a safe environment--safe for them and for all others.
Consistently I have seen children recklessly riding bikes and scooters too
closely past, or between others, on the pathways. One youngster
attempting to pass me on my walker, sped by too closely so that his bike
handles injured my side and wrist. I called the park attendant who said there
was nothing he could do. Everyone must be able to use the park's excellent
facilities in safety, and common sense rules must be enforced. Since safe
and courteous use by bikers and children on scooters cannot be enforced
and are endangerment to others, then I would offer my objection to the
continuance of their use at Hesse Park after the October permission
deadline expires.
Thank you for your consideration and attention in this matter.
Barbara Glazer
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Matt Waters
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Rob Cammidge <robcammidge@gmail.com>
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 11 :59 AM
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Q Wheels in Parks
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Thank you so much for allowing wheels in our parks -
I
had a wonderful day last weekend and I wanted to thank you
guys for the decision and hope it continues
Rob Cammidge
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Matt Waters
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Cordi Koga <stradsrus@gmail.com>
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 12:14 AM
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Good idea to let bicyclists use parks!
Cordi Koga
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Matt Waters
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BURTON GLAZER <bglazer@cox.net>
Saturday, August 6, 2022 4:40 PM
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Wheels in the Park
RECOMMENDATION: Allow unpowered wheeled vehicles in the parks, but limited to those with wheels under 6 inches
in diameter, wheelchairs excepted. Such a policy would exclude bicycles, but to accomodate those using bicycles to
get to the parks, provide bicycle racks in the parking lots.
BCKGROUND AND RATIONALE: Centuries ago as population density began to increse in towns and cities, it became
obvious that traffic moving at differnt speeds should not be mingled in streets or roads. Pedestrians and horses would
get into each others way, and at worst collide. Thus at public or enforced private expense sidewalks were installed to
segregate the low and higher speed traffic. In our own times it was recogonized that there needed to be a three-way
division of streets and roads to separate high speed (motor vehicles), low speed (pedestrians), and mid speed
(bicycles). Hence the widespread carve out of bicycle lanes between the sidewalks and the road.
I am a frequent visitor to Hesse Park and enjoy walking around the paved pathway. In the past several months I have
witnessed and experienced the conflict between pedestrians (walkers, joggers) and bicycles ridden often recklessly by
pre-teen children. The pavement is only about 5 feet wide which precludes marking off a bicycle lane. Since there is no
practical way of enforcing a speed limit, simply ban the bicycles from the walkways.
Burton Glazer
53 year resident of Rancho Palos Verdes
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Matt Waters
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Hello,
Leesa Yen <yenlhk@yahoo.com>
Monday, August 15, 2022 2:31 PM
Parks
Please NO bicycles, scooters etc...for Hesse Park
Ref: Bicycles, scooters etc .. in Hesse Park trial
My husband and I are seniors living near the Hesse Park.
Together with our friends, we often go to the Park for our daily walks.
The circular, leveled trail, makes it very easy for people to just stroll around
multiple times. The walking path is narrow, just enough to accommodate
two persons, side by side. We often see lots of people, old and young who take
walks, and it's a great park for that..
If we are to have kids with bicycles, scooters or other non-motorized vehicles in
such a narrow path, it would be such a hazard for the elderly and the young ones as well.
There is simply not enough room to accommodate everyone. I would be very concerned
for the elderly who use walkers or canes; they can be knocked down very easily by
young children running around.
I hope you'll kindly consider all the above factors carefully before making such a decision.
Thank you,
Leesa Yen
PV resident
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From:Megan Barnes
To:Matt Waters
Subject:FW: Hesse Park scooters/wheeled things trial
Date:Monday, October 10, 2022 8:34:15 AM
From: Alex Emly <aemly@umich.edu>
Sent: Sunday, October 9, 2022 6:09 PM
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Subject: Hesse Park scooters/wheeled things trial
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Hi,
My husband and I just moved to PV six weeks ago, and Hesse Community Park has quickly become a
favorite with our two year old. We haven’t ever been at Hesse before wheeled things were allowed,
so I’m not sure how much different it was, but as I saw a dad with his four year old learning to
master his little scooter and just overjoyed at the process, I can’t help but think that that family’s
Hesse park experience has been substantially improved by allowing kids their wheeled vehicles.
Obviously I have a vested interest in it becoming more permanent since I’d love to be able to have
Hesse park be where my daughter can become more comfortable on a bike or scooter too, when
she’s ready next year.
We’ve been easily a dozen times since the end of August, and every time there’s been a kid on a
scooter or bicycle having a blast, and I’m sure it eases parents’ minds knowing they’re not going to
get hit by a car backing out of their driveway or run off a sidewalk into traffic.
I couldn’t find an appropriate contact on the website for this trial so hopefully this email is
monitored :)
Thank you for accommodating this trial - I sincerely hope it becomes permanent.
Sincerely,
Alex Emly, a new (and hopeful long term) PV resident in the throes of new parenthood
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