TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Director
Idris Al-Oboudi, Recreation Services Manager
Andrew Berg, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT:Title
Skate Park Update and Adoption of Resolution No. 16-0005 Formally Authorizing the Submittal of An Application for a Los Angeles County Grant for up to $300,000, and Selection of Marine Avenue Park Location (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 16-0005
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 16-0005 formally authorizing the submittal of an application for a Los Angeles County Grant for up to $300,000, and selection of Marine Avenue Park location.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Kanten Russell from Stantec Action Sports Group was hired to look into the feasibility of a skate park and to develop options for City Council consideration. These options were to evaluate if there is a need for a skate park, and if so, the type, location and funding. Mr. Russell worked with staff to solicit community feedback through e-mail, an online survey and two community input meetings. The top potential sites were discussed at the initial public meeting and residents were notified within 500 feet of each proposed location. The second community meeting included conceptual designs for each site. Additionally, Mr. Russell reviewed all previous community outreach data which was facilitated by staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
After receiving and evaluating all community input, the most recommended site was Marine Avenue Park. This was also the recommended site when the skate park was initially explored in 2001. There are many benefits to the site which are included under Alternative #1. In addition, challenges to the site are addressed with solutions that staff has identified.
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