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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023, 3:30 P.M.
BELLFLOWER CITY HALL – GREEN ROOM, 2ND FLOOR
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 ROLL CALL: Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines
Mayor Pro Tem Dan Koops
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Wendi Morse
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
3 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a), the public may address the City Council on matters listed on the Agenda. Those wishing to speak on a listed item should come to the podium, be recognized by the Mayor, and state your name for the record. Each speaker will be given three (3) minutes to address the City Council.
AGENDA
T h e C i t y o f B e l l f l o w e r
Families. Businesses. Futures.
16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706
Tel 562.804.1424 Fax 562.925.8660 www.bellflower.org
Bellflower City Council Special Meeting Agenda
October 23, 2023
4 STUDY SESSION
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission Workshop for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Open the Study Session for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan Workshop; take no formal action; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
The Study Session will be an interactive workshop for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; the workshop will be led by KTU&A and is tailored for participation by City Council Members, Parks and Recreation Commissioners, and City staff.
The workshop will include a short presentation, timed tabletop activities, and a wrap-up and review of the workshop activities and feedback.
5 ADJOURNMENT
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I, Dakota Wallace, Management Assistant, of the City of Bellflower, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury, that the Agenda for the Special Meeting of the Bellflower City Council to be held on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., was posted Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the following locations in the City of Bellflower:
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City Website at www.bellflower.orq
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(if applicable)
Bellflower Parks and
Recreation Master Plan
Fall 2023
Focus Group Meetings
Focus Group Meeting Agenda
•Introductions
•Presentation
•Discussion and Activities
P.J. Mellana: Director of Parks and Recreation
Kristen Smith: Recreation Manager
Mike Machado: Recreation and Marketing Supervisor
Alan Pennington
Khushboo Hussain
Chas Jordan
Joe Punsalan
Jacob Leon
Nicole Rogge
Marina Varano
Kolbe Stets
Project Team
What is a Parks and
Recreation Master Plan?
•A comprehensive planning effort that will guide the city in short, mid, and long-term projects and programs for current and future Bellflower residents
•Master plans like these are updated every 10 years
•Will provide a clear set of goals for both infrastructure and program improvements as well as financial sustainability •Includes community and stakeholder engagement
Why Is This Master Plan Important?
City demographics and
park & recreation needs
evolve over time
Access to parks & recreation is
linked to City’s overall physical,
mental, and economic health
Ensure that under-represented
groups are equitably engaged
and that the outcomes directly
improve quality of life
Project Timeline
City of Bellflower Updates
Park Improvements | City Projects
Ongoing Projects to Know About
Plans underway for new
11,800 square foot multi-
generational community
center, located adjacent
to Simms Park
New playground
being added to
Thompson Park
Amenities being added to
Constitution Park: security
cameras, new fencing,
new playground, walking
path, and fitness stations
Butterfly Garden Park
is currently under
construction
Existing Conditions Overview
Park Visits | Park Amenities
•City oversees 13 parks and 3
community/recreation facilities,1 museum, totaling approximately 95 acres of city-owned parkland
•One new park is currently being
constructed (Butterfly Garden Park)
Existing City Parks and Facilities
Carpenter House Museum
Constitution Park
Flora Vista Dog ParkCaruthers Park
H. Byrum Zinn Park and Trail
Palm ParkJohn S. Simms Park
Library Gardens
Pirate ParkT. Mayne Thompson Park and Aquatic Center
Population 2023: 79,070
Acres per 1,000: 79.07
Total park acres needed to reach goal: 316.28
Park Level of Service
2045 Population Projection (SCAG): 77,000
Acres per 1,000: 77.00
Total park acres needed to reach goal: 308.00
Existing LOS for City Parks
Existing Park Acreage 99.50
Recommended Adopted Standard
per 1,000 Population 4.00
Acres per 1,000 Population (2023)1.26
Total Surplus/Deficit Acres per
1,000 Population (2023)-2.74
Acres in Deficit 216.78
Future LOS for City Parks
Existing Park Acreage 99.50
Recommended Adopted Standard
per 1,000 Population 4.00
Acres per 1,000 Population (2045)1.29
Total Surplus/Deficit Acres per
1,000 Population (2045)-2.71
Acres in Deficit 208.50
*Population estimates from census.gov *Population estimates from SCAG
•Guidelines derived from self-
reported numbers submitted to
the National Recreation and Parks
Foundation
•Surpluses and deficits based on
recommended amenities per
population
•Existing park amenities vs
recommended number of
amenities
Amenities Level
of Service (2023)
Level of Service for 2023 Population
(79,070 Est. Pop. Census 2023)Existing City FacilitiesRecommended City Standard (1/# pop)Total Facilities NeededTotal Surplus / DeficitIndoor FacilitiesRecreation Center 2 40,300 2.0 0.0 Community Center 1 45,900 1.7 -0.7
Senior Center 0 67,800 1.2 -1.2
Teen Center 0 64,400 1.2 -1.2
Nature Center 0 68,000 1.2 -1.2
Outdoor AmenitiesPicnic Area (12+ People)3 5,000 15.8 -12.8 Playground (ages 6-12)5 5,600 14.1 -9.1
Playground/Tot Lot (ages 2-5)4 17,600 4.5 -0.5
Restroom Facility 3 4,600 17.2 -14.2
Basketball Courts 5 7,800 10.1 -5.1
Volleyball Courts 2 10,000 7.9 -5.9
Tennis Courts 2 5,400 14.6 -12.6
Pickleball Courts 0 11,200 7.1 -7.1
Youth Baseball Field 1 9,900 8.0 -7.0
Adult Baseball Field 1 27,000 2.9 -1.9
Youth Softball Fields 2 12,400 6.4 -4.4
Adult Softball Fields 3 14,500 5.5 -2.5
Rectangular Soccer Fields*0 11,700 6.8 -6.8
youth (U6-U12)0 12,100 6.5 -6.5
adult (U14+)0 11,300 7.0 -7.0
Football 0 38,500 2.1 -2.1
Multi-purpose Fields*0 23,800 3.3 -3.3
Splashpad/Sprayground 1 35,000 2.3 -1.3
Swimming Pool 1 61,800 1.3 -0.3
Equestrian Trail 1 26,000 3.0 -2.0
Equestrian Staging Area 0 32,000 2.5 -2.5
Skate Park 1 62,300 1.3 -0.3
Pump Track 0 106,000 0.7 -0.7
Handball Courts 2 94,000 0.8 1.2
Stage (no built-in seating)0 42,000 1.9 -1.9
Amphitheater (bult in seating/terrace)0 64,300 1.2 -1.2 Concession Stand 3 15,600 5.1 -2.1
Community Garden 0 41,800 1.9 -1.9
Dog Park 1 51,400 1.5 -0.5
Walking Path 5 5,300 14.9 -9.9
Outdoor Exercise Area/Exercise Path 5 28,000 2.8 2.2
Disclaimer: Analysis still ongoing, numbers may adjust slightly
Largest amenity deficits
according to this analysis:
•Restroom Facilities•Picnic Areas (12+ People)•Tennis Courts•Playgrounds•Pickleball Courts•Youth Baseball Field•Rectangular Soccer Fields (Youth & Adult)
Amenities Level of Service (2023)
Picnic Area (12+ People)3 5,000 15.8 -12.8
Playground (ages 6-12)5 5,600 14.1 -9.1
Playground/Tot Lot (ages 2-5)4 17,600 4.5 -0.5
Restroom Facility 3 4,600 17.2 -14.2
Basketball Courts 5 7,800 10.1 -5.1
Volleyball Courts 2 10,000 7.9 -5.9
Tennis Courts 2 5,400 14.6 -12.6
Pickleball Courts 0 11,200 7.1 -7.1
Youth Baseball Field 1 9,900 8.0 -7.0
Adult Baseball Field 1 27,000 2.9 -1.9
Youth Softball Fields 2 12,400 6.4 -4.4
Adult Softball Fields 3 14,500 5.5 -2.5
Rectangular Soccer Fields*0 11,700 6.8 -6.8
youth (U6-U12)0 12,100 6.5 -6.5
adult (U14+)0 11,300 7.0 -7.0
Football 0 38,500 2.1 -2.1
Disclaimer: Analysis still ongoing, numbers may adjust slightly
•Park amenity deficits
decrease slightly with the
projected population
decline
•Deficits still present
•Deficit can be improved
with park improvements
Amenities Level
of Service (2045)
Level of Service for 2045 Population
(77,000) SCAG Projection)Existing City FacilitiesRecommended City Standard (1/# pop)Total Facilities NeededTotal Surplus / DeficitIndoor FacilitiesRecreation Center 2 40,300 1.9 0.1 Community Center 1 45,900 1.7 -0.7
Senior Center 0 67,800 1.1 -1.1
Teen Center 0 64,400 1.2 -1.2
Nature Center 0 68,000 1.1 -1.1
Outdoor AmenitiesPicnic Area (12+ People)3 5,000 15.4 -12.4 Playground (ages 6-12)5 5,600 13.8 -8.8
Playground/Tot Lot (ages 2-5)4 17,600 4.4 -0.4
Restroom Facility 3 4,600 16.7 -13.7
Basketball Courts 5 7,800 9.9 -4.9
Volleyball Courts 2 10,000 7.7 -5.7
Tennis Courts 2 5,400 14.3 -12.3
Pickleball Courts 0 11,200 6.9 -6.9
Youth Baseball Field 1 9,900 7.8 -6.8
Adult Baseball Field 1 27,000 2.9 -1.9
Youth Softball Fields 2 12,400 6.2 -4.2
Adult Softball Fields 3 14,500 5.3 -2.3
Rectangular Soccer Fields*0 11,700 6.6 -6.6
youth (U6-U12)0 12,100 6.4 -6.4
adult (U14+)0 11,300 6.8 -6.8
Football 0 38,500 2.0 -2.0
Multi-purpose Fields*0 23,800 3.2 -3.2
Splashpad/Sprayground 1 35,000 2.2 -1.2
Swimming Pool 1 61,800 1.2 -0.2
Equestrian Trail 1 26,000 3.0 -2.0
Equestrian Staging Area 0 32,000 2.4 -2.4
Skate Park 1 62,300 1.2 -0.2
Pump Track 0 106,000 0.7 -0.7
Handball Courts 2 94,000 0.8 1.2
Stage (no built-in seating)0 42,000 1.8 -1.8
Amphitheater (bult in seating/terrace)0 64,300 1.2 -1.2 Concession Stand 3 15,600 4.9 -1.9
Community Garden 0 41,800 1.8 -1.8
Dog Park 1 51,400 1.5 -0.5
Walking Path 5 5,300 14.9 -9.5
Outdoor Exercise Area/Exercise Path 5 28,000 2.8 2.3
Disclaimer: Analysis still ongoing, numbers may adjust slightly
Travelshed Analysis
Park Access | Amenity Access
What is a Travelshed?
•Mapping tool that helps visualize
distances from an origin point.
•Helps understand access or lack of
access to parks.
•Often use 1/2-mile distances,
approximately equal to a 12-minute walk
Existing Parks Half-
Mile Travelshed
•Half mile is
approximately a 10-12
minute walk
•Some gaps are evident in
the northwest and
southeast part of the City
Existing Parks Half-
Mile Travelshed
•Residential land use layer
is depicted to help
narrow down park gaps
•Similar gaps are evident
throughout the City
Existing Playgrounds
•Map shows most parks
have a playground
•Playground gaps exist
throughout the city
Existing Courts
•Map shows few parks
have some type of court
•Court gaps exist
throughout the City
Existing Fields
•Map shows limited amount
of fields in City
Existing Community /
Recreation Centers
•Map shows the location
of existing Community
and Recreation Centers
•Strategically-located and
provides general access
to most residents
Next Steps
Community Engagement | Summaries | Draft Recommendations
•Summarize workshop feedback
•Participate in Neighborhood Meetings
•Participate in Focus Group Meetings
•Analyze results of statistically-valid survey
•Begin draft recommendations
Next Steps Through March 2024
Bookmark the project website:
•bellflowerparksplan.com
Visit the City’s social media channels:
• https://www.bellflower.org/departments/p
arks___recreation/index.php
Take the project survey:
• http://www.bellflowerparksurvey.org/open
How to Stay Engaged
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
•Simms Park (16614 S. Clark Ave.)
Thursday, November 30, 2023
•Thompson Park (14001 S. Bellflower Blvd.)
Thursday, January 18, 2024
•City Hall (16600 Civic Center Dr.)
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
•WoodSpring Suites (8827 Artesia Blvd.)
Thursday, January 25, 2024
•Caruthers Park (10500 E. Flora Vista St.)
Save the Date: Neighborhood Workshops
Thank You!
(562) 804-1424, ext 2268
www.bellflower.org
For additional comments
please contact:
•Provide comments on sticky notes or directly on the maps and the exhibits •Comments will be scanned and summarized for inclusion in the master plan report Focus Group Meeting Activities
1. Why do you visit your city parks and facilities? If you don’t, what would encourage you to do so?
2. Do you actively participate in recreation programs and events?
3. Do you believe there are enough recreation programs that serve your needs and interests?
4.What are the top three (3) outcomes you would like to see from this planning process?