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Community special events that bridge the community and bring people together for recreation, cultural expression, and entertainment are popular programs. These events unite the community and build community identity and vitality. Special events are a unique community service that generates revenue through facility rental, admission fees, and concessions, and revenue to the community through increased business activities and tourism.
The Community Resources Department oversees all Special Event permits on public property for commercial and nonprofit organizations. A Special Event Permit is required in Hermosa Beach when utilizing the beach with 100 or more participants, or use of outdoor city facilities, rights-of-way, or parkland at which 25 or more participants are to be assembled. Additionally, a special event permit is required for any commercial or non-profit group requesting use of any outdoor city facilities, rights-ofway, or parkland within the city. The city web page states:
“Hermosa Beach strives to offer a safe and enjoyable environment for special events to take place in a way that balances resident and visitor needs. Special events in Hermosa Beach are celebrated for being community-friendly, enhancing local beach culture, and offering a myriad of benefits to the local community. The City of Hermosa Beach works collaboratively with event operators in an efficient and clear manner to process and carry out permits in compliance with this policy.”
Examples of permitted or Department hosted special events held since June 2022 include:
• Hermosa Beach Chamber Sidewalk Sales
• AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
• Sand Snowman Contest (Department
Hosted)
• California Great Santa Stroll
• Sandy Sauté
• Veteran Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
(Department Hosted)
• Hermosa for the Holidays
• Community Movie Nights (Department
Hosted)
• LA Galaxy World Cup Viewing Party
• Walk to End Alzheimer’s
• Pumpkins in the Park
• Beach Tennis Tournaments
• Volley4Sound
• Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
• Fiesta Hermosa
• Coastal Cleanup Day
• USLA National Lifeguard Championship
• Triathlon
• Good World Peace Festival
• Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis
• AVP Hermosa Beach Open
• Shakespeare by the Sea
• AAU Junior National Championships
• West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Game
• Smackfest Volleyball Tournament
With surfing being a large part of Hermosa’s Heritage, another program is the Surfers Walk of Fame Weekend hosted by the Department in conjunction with the Hermosa Beach Museum, South Bay Boardriders Club and Spyder Surf, a local business. To honor the strong surfing history, the city recognizes Hermosa’s surfing legends with a full weekend of activities, complete with an induction ceremony to celebrate the newly chosen inductees. The event takes place on the fourth weekend of April annually.
Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau
The Chamber of Commerce holds several community events such as Fiesta Hermosa, St. Patrick's Day Parade, Best of Hermosa, Winter Sidewalk Sale, and Hermosa for the Holidays. In an effort to continue to produce treasured community events that largely benefit the South Bay community, the Board of
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan/Program Assessment (06/01/23) Page 26 of 36 Directors of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce voted to form a new community foundation in 2021 to fundraise, plan, and produce treasured community traditions like the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Hermosa for the Holidays.
Excursion Bus Trips
The Department offers monthly one-day excursions. A charter bus transports participants from the Hermosa Beach Community Center to off-site locations such as Pechanga Casino and Mount Palomar Winery, Catalina Island, Mission Inn Holiday Festival of Lights, or Downtown Los Angeles for a “Ultimate Taco Tasting Tour, for example.
Future planned trips include the Hollywood Bowl, Regan Library, Huntington Library and Garden, Oxnard Strawberry Festival, and the most popular excursion to Catalina Island. Tours were cancelled due to COVID-19 and there were no trips in the 2020-2021 fiscal year with the program resuming in July 2022.
Attendance for fiscal year 17/18 was 472 participants, dropping to 369 for fiscal year 19/20 and then to zero for the following fiscal year due to COVID.
Exhibit 4 lists special event permits for three year terms (Long-term Agreement through Special Event Permit Program).
Exhibit 4
Long-Term/3 Year Special Event Permits
Agency Event
Hermosa Beach Education Foundation Hearts of Hermosa
Spyder Surfboards Spyder Surf Fest
Friends of the Parks Pets in the Park, Movies at the Beach, and Pumpkins in the Park
Best Day Foundation Beach Day
Arts Group of Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival
Twin River Management Group Association of Volleyball Professionals Shakespeare by the Sea Shakespeare in the Park
International Surf Festival International Surf Festival Great Autos of Yesteryear (GAOY) Endless Summer Classic Car Show Jewish Community Center Community Chanukah Celebration
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan/Program Assessment (06/01/23) Page 27 of 36 Health and Well-Being
The League of California Cities, Kaiser Permanente, and the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Branch (NEOPB) developed the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Cities Campaign. The HEAL Initiative, which Hermosa Beach was a participant in, was designed to help combat obesity by making healthy choices accessible to more people in underserved communities across California. Programs were designed to empower residents to lead healthier lives through environmental changes that are sustained by policies and enhanced by education and promotion.
NEOPB currently designs innovative partnerships empowering low-income Californians to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity, and food security with the goal of preventing obesity and other diet related chronic diseases. NEOPB addresses the statewide obesity epidemic through food and activity education, breastfeeding support, community development strategies and marketing of healthy behaviors, focusing on low-income Californians.
The League of California Cities encourages California cities to help parents make healthy family choices, create healthy schools, provide access to healthy and affordable foods, and adopt city design and planning principles that promote physical activity. Cal Cities encourages cities to involve youth, especially middle and high school students, with city health-related programs. Further, they encourage cities to address the needs of an aging population through local and statewide planning, education, and conference programming.
Locally, Beach Cities Health District, established in 1955 is focused on preventative health and serves the local communities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach offering a range of health and wellness programs, with innovative services and facilities to promote health and prevent diseases across the lifespan. The District states that they offer a variety of free and low-cost community programs to create a healthy beach community.
The 2019 California Department of Education school fitness results for Los Angeles County found that in the measurement of aerobic capacity 35% of 5th graders, 30.8% of 7th graders, and 29% of 9th graders needs improvement. Further, with body composition measurement it was found that 25.4% of 5th graders, 23.2% of 7th graders, and 21% of 9th graders not only needed improvement but were considered at a health risk.
Although obesity rates across the nation and California have stabilized over the past few years, the rate for children continues to be problematic. A 2018 report by Kids Data found that 40.5% of 5th graders were overweight and/or obese. This number declined to 37% and 37.3% for 7th and 9th graders, respectively. Rates for certain minority groups including Hispanic and Filipino, were at or greater than 50% for 5th grader children. Around 38.4% of the children in California are overweight or obese.
Huntington Park in Los Angeles County topped the list with 53.0%. Recently Kids Data reported data from Hermosa Elementary School for 5th and 7th graders, showing obesity and overweight figures increasing during the 2014-2019 period from 18.1% to 25.7% for 5th graders and 19.1% to 22.9% for 7th graders.
Counter to that trend Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in partnership with Beach Cities Health District found that obesity rates with the Redondo Beach School District had declined from 13.9% in 2010 to 6.4% in 2020. This is reported in “Recent Trends in Childhood Obesity Prevalence in the Redondo Beach Unified School District: A Case Study; June 2020.”
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan/Program Assessment (06/01/23) Page 28 of 36 To encourage and help Hermosa Beach residents find opportunities for participation in health and fitness programming and counter growing obesity rates, the city could develop a “Healthy Hermosa Beach” program. Currently, the city and their partners are offering a variety of health and fitness programs that could work towards the promotion of well-being and healthy lifestyles. Expansion of programming and partnerships could surround the subject areas of access to healthier ways to eat and exercise, nutrition, and fitness, and to how use community parks and facilities to use towards a healthier lifestyle.
The Healthy Hermosa Beach Initiative could be a collaborative of members representing both public and private sectors, including the Beach District, county agencies, school district staff, community businesses, elected officials, Community Resources and city staff, local health clinics, and foundations to address the following goals:
• Reduce calorie consumption.
• Increase consumption of healthy foods and beverages.
• Increase physical activity.
Specific programs could be:
• Prioritize capital improvements projects to increase the opportunities for physical activities in existing areas.
• Include a health element in the general plan update.
• Adopt a City-wide Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan in partnership with the Hermosa Beach City Unified School District.
• Continue to develop bike lanes and walking trails.
• The city is working to continue to create sustainable development patterns, such that the majority of residents are within one-half mile walking distance to a variety of neighborhood goods, services, and public facilities.
• Continue to provide and maintain neighborhood parks for outdoor recreational activities that encourage walking, biking, and other forms of physical activity. • Continue to partner with community organizations to offer recreational youth and adult sports leagues within those Parks.
• Promote and partner on health-related community events, and health and resource fairs. • Continue to encourage mixed-use and transit-oriented development. • Support existing farmers’ markets and the creation of new healthy food access points. • Ensure that only healthy snacks are provided at recreational centers.
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan/Program Assessment (06/01/23) Page 29 of 36 Specific recommended actions could include:
• Support the expansion of community gardens and farmers markets to increase access to healthy food, including fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Consider placing livability principles into the City’s General Plan and municipal codes to provide draft policy revisions.
• Consider revising appropriate policies and plans to include or reference Complete Streets policies and Livable Streets Design Manual, which could include a network of streets and public spaces to support active living.
• Expand community access to indoor and outdoor public facilities through joint use agreements with schools and/or other partners.
• Craft an ordinance which will place limits on fast food around schools. • Include health goals and policies related to physical activity and access to healthy food in the general plan update.
• Build incentives for development project proposals to demonstrate favorable impact on resident and employee physical activity and access to healthy foods.
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan/Program Assessment (06/01/23) Page 30 of 36 Organized Sports
Within the City there are several community and sport groups that regularly utilize Hermosa Beach playing fields and facilities throughout the year in addition to programming and league play organized by the Department.
Youth Sports—League Play
While enrollment among the various groups fluctuates each year, since COVID, as in many local communities, most groups have seen a decline in enrollment. Primarily there are 3 active organizations providing youth league activities within the city on an annual basis. • Hermosa Beach Little League (HBLL)
o Clark Field (February-July)
o Currently under an agreement with City.
• American Youth Soccer League (AYSO)
o Clark Field & Valley Park (September- Mid-December)
o Formal Agreement being developed.
• Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball (HBYB)
o Community Center Gym & Kelly Basketball Courts (Practice Only) (January-March with optional Summer Season)
o Currently under an agreement.
Outside of these primary organizations, the City accommodates other nonprofit field requests pending availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
Adult Sports
The City offers numerous adult sports leagues through the Contract Class Program such as Beach Flag Football, Slow Pitch Softball, Coed Beach Volleyball, and Coed Kickball.
Beach volleyball lessons, from beginning to advanced, continue to be one of the more popular programs offered by the city.
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan/Program Assessment (06/01/23) Page 31 of 36 Outdoor Recreation Programs
A guiding document for the City of Hermosa Beach is the Strategic Plan 2016-2031. Environmental issues are covered within that document in the Hermosa Beach Government Mission and Services section under Principal 4:
Educating the community on environmental issues, their responsibility to the health, well-being and future of our community, and the impacts of their daily decisions on the environment.
The city states that it maintains a coordinated working relationship with the Coastal Commission to maximize public access to the California Coast. Additionally, a goal of their current Strategic Plan is for the city to be a “Green City acting as a responsible environmental steward.” Situated within the backdrop and easy access of the Pacific Ocean and within one to two hours of the San Gabriel and San Bernadino Mountains, the City of Hermosa Beach has ample opportunity to strengthen outdoor recreation experiences by connecting children and families with nature and open space. COVID increased the need and opportunities for outdoor recreation, as many families were working and schooling from home. Most public outdoor parks experienced a record attendance during the pandemic.
Outdoor recreation related programs and activities will serve to increase the resident’s appreciation of natural resources and foster a sense of stewardship within their own park system. Continued research by the Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health finds that children who experience the natural world are healthier in every major way, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. A report by the Henry J. Kaiser Family foundation found that electronic media use by young adults and youth has increased to 7 ½ hours a day or more than 50 hours a week.
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan/Program Assessment (06/01/23) Page 32 of 36 Senior Programs
Hermosa Beach offers senior recreation programming for those ages 50 and above at the Hermosa FiveO Senior Activity Center. The Senior Activity Center is located on the first floor of the Community Center. The membership program with current fees set as a platinum sponsor with a donation of $100, gold sponsor with a donation of $50, silver sponsor with a donation of $25, or $10 for a one-year membership.
The city provides numerous activities, lectures, health information, and an extensive social services support program. Current programs and activities offered by City and other agencies include:
• Bus Passes and Dial-A-Taxi Program.
• Access - offers low-cost shared ride bus service for ages 55+ and disabled individuals to destinations outside the City in Los Angeles County.
• The WAVE - offers low-cost Dial-A-Ride curb-to-curb service for seniors 62+ and disabled individuals for trips within the combined city limits of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.
Operated by Beach Cities Transit.
• City Property Tax Rebates and Utility User's Tax Exemption available to eligible seniors and disabled individuals residing in Hermosa Beach (income limits may apply). • Police Department - House Check Programs.
• Home Share South Bay--Homesharing Initiative Offers Solutions for Those Seeking to Reduce Housing Costs in the South Bay.
• Beach Cities Health District--Provides services to improve the quality of life and maintain the independence of older and disabled residents in the beach cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach. These include confidential home visits and assessments, links to health and community services and advocacy, ongoing contact and care plans, fitness and wellness programs, support services including peer counseling, errand volunteers, general support groups and educational programs on age-related issues. • Meals on Wheels--Home delivered meals for the elderly or disabled provided. A nominal per meal charge may apply. Services are provided by the Salvation Army. • South Bay Family Health Care Center--Provides medical services for older adults on a sliding fee scale.
Services and programs offered by the Community Resources Department include:
• Bingo.
• Fitness, recreation, and enrichment classes including Art, Yoga, Chinese Mah Jong, Let’s Stretch, Line Dancing, ABC (agility, balance, and coordination), and Comedy Improv. • Bridge, Book Club, and Shakespeare Study Group.
• Ping Pong and Tennis
Specialized Educational Seminars and Workshops such as Senior Real Estate and Cognitive Lecture by Beach Cities Health District.
• DMW Senior Guide to Driving and Metro On the Move Riders Program.
Lectures and seminars
Our Nation is aging, as is the state and the City of Hermosa Beach. The U.S. Census Bureau shows the nation’s 65-and-older population has grown rapidly since 2010, driven by the aging of Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964. In 2019, there were 54.1 million people aged 65 and older, up from 39.6 million in 2009. The population is projected to reach 80.8 million by 2040 and 94.7 million by 2060. The growth of this population contributed to an increase in the national median age from 37.2 years in 2010 to 38.8 in 2022. By 2030, it is projected to be well over 39 years.
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan/Program Assessment (06/01/23) Page 33 of 36 Hermosa Beach currently holds an older population with a median age in 2022 of 38.8, increasing from
36.9 in 2010, and expected to climb to 40.0 by 2027. Comparatively Los Angeles County had a median age of 34.8 in 2010, 36.4 in 2022 and projected age of 37.7 by 2027.
The percentage of those age 60 and older within Hermosa Beach continues to grow at a rate faster than the remaining age groups. In 2010 that age group comprised 13.9% of the City’s population and it is projected to increase to 19.7% by 2027.
The U.S. Census Bureau projects that California’s population for those over 60 will increase by 130% by 2030. The high rate of growth in this age group in Hermosa Beach is an indication that senior services and facilities will be in high demand over the next several decades.
Recognizing that California’s over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom in June 2019, issued an executive order calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging. This Master Plan is intended to serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations, and philanthropy to build environments that promote an age friendly California.
The Master Plan for Aging outlines five bold goals and twenty-three strategies to build a California for all ages by 2030. It also includes a Data Dashboard on Aging to measure progress and a Local Playbook to drive partnerships that help meet these goals. The goals are:
• Housing for All Stages & Ages--We will live where we choose as we age in communities that are age, disability, and dementia-friendly and climate- and disaster-ready. • Health Reimagined--We will have access to the services we need to live at home in our communities and to optimize our health and quality of life. • Inclusion & Equity, Not Isolation--We will have lifelong opportunities for work, volunteering, engagement, and leadership and will be protected from isolation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Caregiving That Works--We will be prepared for and supported through the rewards and challenges of caring for aging loved ones.
• Affording Aging--We will have economic security for as long as we live.
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan/Program Assessment (06/01/23) Page 34 of 36 When COVID reached Hermosa Beach and California, the virus disproportionately harmed older and other at-risk adults, and it strained aging and disability services. Older adults experienced unprecedented death rates – particularly among Latino, Black, and Asian Pacific Islander communities and those living in nursing homes. Intensified social isolation and ageism have been especially burdensome. At the same time many public senior programming efforts were shut down with the intent of stopping the spread of COVID.
Through these past two years with the impacts of COVID, several key priorities have risen to the top of needs facing senior populations. Locally, these are:
• Affordable senior housing, including support for aging in place. • Affordable and accessible transportation.
• Affordable and accessible healthcare.
• Access to finance and legal services.
• Creation and support of a resource center for aging and disabilities. • Opportunities for education, employment, volunteerism, and social support. • Ongoing involvement in the development of Senior Services within the community. • Promote inter-generational programs.
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For the 2021-2022 school year, the Hermosa Beach City School District created an Equity and Inclusion Dashboard to provide public access related to student achievement and wellness data. According to the District, the Equity and Inclusion Dashboard compiles district data “in an objective way and allows for reporting in disaggregation format. This data allows for comparison across various student characteristics or attributes. The Equity Dashboard is intended as a tool to assist in understanding where inequities may exist.” The District identifies several groups of students meeting the criteria of special needs and the respective percentage of the student population. • English Learners--1.9%
• Foster Youth--0.1%
• Homeless--0.1%
• Socioeconomically Disadvantaged--5.8%
• Students with Disabilities--10.3%
Delivery of services to those with special needs presents numerous challenges including training of childcare workers, finding staff with training in specific areas for children who need one-on-one attention, and keeping costs low, while providing appropriate and quality accommodations. For parents, the continuum of special services and childcare for their special needs child from infant care to preschool to kindergarten and beyond can be challenging when considering cost, availability, location, and transportation.
ARC of South Bay
The mission of the ARC of South Bay, lessee of the Hermosa Beach Community Center, is to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. The Arc actively engages people with IDD and their family members in leading and guiding our work.
Long-term development of a complete city-wide program would require several major steps, partners, and answering the following considerations:
• Assess the availability of services currently provided throughout the city. • Review current services that have been effective.
• Review effectiveness and accessibility of programs and services provided to individuals and families.
• Review concerns and issues in programming and services and how they can be readily addressed.
• Provide individuals and families a forum and platform to address concerns. • Assess availability of services in respect to cost, location, and types of services provided. • Identify funding sources, social welfare programs, and fundraising opportunities. • Locate and discuss jobs and post-secondary educational options for transitional independence. • Build partnerships with service providers, school districts, non-profit organizations, county agencies, state agencies, and local churches.
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan/Program Assessment (06/01/23) Page 36 of 36 Short term development of programs and activities by the Community Resources Department could simply follow examples of other successful programs currently offered in other cities within California and design partnership with local organizations to create successful programming. Examples of potential programs are:
• Harbor Regional Center is one of seven regional centers in Los Angeles County, and one of 21 regional centers covering the state of California. All Regional Centers are private, non-profit corporations that contract with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families. A Regional Center is located in Torrance.
• The Supporting Kids Involving Parents Program (SKIP), is a "parent and me" program that provides children with special needs opportunities for sensory enrichment, improvement of social skills, recreational play, and parent support. (Temecula) • The High Hopes Program provides adults with special needs an opportunity for social interaction with peers, while participating in group activities and events. (Temecula) • Installing inclusive swing seats, sensory area, and ADA accessible facilities. The installation of swing seats is often called the “Yellow Swing Program.” (Varied) • Recreational Activities for the Developmentally Disabled (RADD), a program designed specifically for the developmentally disabled. The philosophy of RADD is to provide opportunity for personal growth for those 15 and up through recreation activities that enhance the quality of life for individuals of all abilities. (Pleasanton)
• A Swim Buddy Program is made up of volunteers who assist with Adaptive Swim Lessons by working directly with lesson participants. Adaptive Swim Lessons are set up with 1 instructor, 3 students, and 3 swim buddies (1 for each student) in each class. It is the Swim Buddy’s role to act as an extension of the instructor and help their buddy with what the instructor is teaching. (Temecula)
• The Friendly Stars Program is a social recreation program for developmentally disabled adults 18 and over. Activities encourage participants to interact with one another along with staff in a social and enjoyable atmosphere. Activities include arts and crafts, karaoke, movies, a weekly dance with music and one special event each month. (City of Riverside) • Adaptive Recreation Teens is specifically designed for the younger crowd, teens with developmental disabilities can participate in weekly bowling sessions and weekend programs and outings around the community. (Davis)
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Who is Hermosa Beach?
A Community Profile
Understanding the demographic
context of a community can create a
valuable perspective for understanding
current parks and recreation facility
and program requirements and,
moreover, for anticipating parks and
recreation facility and program needs
in the future. A complete demographics
analysis was developed utilizing the
Environmental Systems Research
Institute (Esri) 2022 demographic
datasets. This information helps to gain
a deeper understanding of “whom”
the community is and “where” they are
geographically. Exhibit 1 illustrates the
current demographic profile for the City
of Hermosa Beach, California.
Five community characteristics have
been prepared as a foundation for
understanding City residents’ recreation
needs and preferences now and in the
future.
• Population estimates and forecasts;
• Age distribution;
• Household information;
• Household income; and
• Tapestry lifemode groups.
POPULATION ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS
Exhibit 2, Hermosa Beach Population
Growth, illustrates the population during the 2010 to 2021 time frame has decreased from 19,506 residents to 19,314 residents, reflecting a -1% change, with approximately 17 less residents documented each year on average.
The Esri forecast data set indicates the population will decrease to 19,121 by 2027.
The six year population change of -1.0% from 2021 to 2027 is higher than the County’s average growth rate of -1.9% change from 2022 to 2027. The forecasted population for the City of Hermosa Beach in 2032 is 19,003.
California’s resident population has been declining, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau published in March 2022. Lower levels of international migration, declining birth rates, increases in deaths, the high cost of living, soaring housing prices, and more work-from-home options all play a role in this trend of declining population in California cities.
Exhibit 1: Hermosa Beach Demographic Profile
Source: *U.S. Census 2021 Estimate
Esri 2022 Demographic Data
19,314
2021 Population*
2.13 Average
Household Size
$161,063
Median
Household
Income
38.8 Median Age
Exhibit 2: Hermosa Beach Population Growth (2010-2032)
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AGE DISTRIBUTION
The City of Hermosa Beach’s Age Profile is illustrated in Exhibit 3 and Exhibit 3.1. Exhibit 3 shows 46% of the Hermosa Beach population to be classified in the 35-64 category, which is higher than the Los Angeles County population of 37.6%. The under 19 years of age segment (16%) is lower than the Los Angeles County population (24.6%). The 65 and over population of Hermosa Beach (13%) is very close to that of Los Angeles County (14.5%).
Overall, the City of Hermosa Beach’s Age Profile shows that the population has a low youth population and a high proportion of residents in the 25-39 age range.
Exhibit 3: 2022 Hermosa Beach Age Profile
Exhibit 3.1: 2022 Hermosa Beach Age Profile compared to Los Angeles County Age Profile Tool 4: Demographic Assessment
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Exhibit 4: Population Change by Age Group (2010, 2022, 2027) Exhibit 4, Population Change by Age Group, presents a seventeen-year pattern of population growth by age group within the City.
Exhibit 4 reveals:
• During the 2010 to 2022 time frame, the greatest growth in population by age group was evidenced among City residents 75 to 79 years (64.3%) and those 70 to 74 years (59.1%).
• During the 2010 to 2022 time frame, the greatest decline in population by age group was evidenced among City residents 25 to 29 years of age (-26.1%), and those 5 to 9 years (-18%).
• The overall the population under 19 has been declining and will continue to decline which is similar to the County trend.
• In 2010, 19.7% of Hermosa Beach households had children under the age of 18. • As a result of the changes in the distribution by age, the median age in the City grew from 36.9 years in 2010 to 38.8 years in 2022.
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Exhibit 6: Number of Housing Units in Hermosa Beach
Exhibit 5: Average Household Size
Exhibit 7: % of Owners, Renters, and Vacant Housing Units Exhibit 8: Median Household Income in Hermosa Beach
compared to Los Angeles County
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
Average household size in the City of
Hermosa Beach increased slightly from
2.04 persons per household in 2010 to
2.13 persons per household in 2022 which
is right under the County average of
2.86 persons per household in 2022, as
illustrated in Exhbiit 5.
Exhibit 6 illustrates housing unit growth
in the City during the 2010 to 2022 time
frame occurred at a -1.5% rate, with
approximately 12.75 less housing units
documented each year on average. The
City housing unit growth during the 2010-
2022 time frame was below the rate in
the County which was 4.9%. According
to the City’s 2021 Housing Element,
over the past two decades there has
been more construction of singlefamily residential units than multi-family residential units in Hermosa Beach.
Exhibit 7 shows the City’s proportion of
homeowners has been similar over the
past twelve-year period from 41.9% to
44.6%. Renters have decreased (-9.2%)
during the 2010 to 2022 time frame.
The median housing value of $1,657,498
in the City of Hermosa Beach in 2022 is
above the median value of $690,931 in
Los Angeles County.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
The median household income in 2022
for the city was $161,063. The median
household income for the County of Los
Angles was $81,426 in 2022. The median
income figure in the City is projected
to grow 17.2% during the 2022 to 2027
period compared to 23.3% for the
County.
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A, D
Average Age: 39
Average Income: $98K
% of HB Households: 45.44%
A, C
Average Age: 37
Average Income: $88K
% of HB Households: 54.56%
Typically prosperous married couples
living in older suburban neighborhoods or
townhomes. Majority are homeowners.
Many with older children. Generally
interested in active recreation and fitness.
Mix of single and married, renters and
homeowners, and middle and working
class. Majority attended college. Internet
savvy. Commonly interested in night life
and outdoor activities.
TAPESTRY SEGMENTS
The 68-segment Tapestry Segmentation system classifies U.S. neighborhoods based on their socioeconomic and demographic compositions.
Households in the City of Hermosa Beach fall into one of two Tapestry Lifemode groups:
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
PARKS MASTER PLAN
“The 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review does not present park and recreation “standards”; the benchmarks outlined do not promote any sort of standards against which every park and recreation agency should measure itself. The reason for this is simple: there is not a single set of standards for parks and recreation because different agencies serve different communities that have unique needs, desires and challenges. Agencies also have diverse funding mechanisms.”
- 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review
NRPA BENCHMARK ANALYSIS
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) provides park and recreation professionals with data collected from agencies across the United States. The 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review summarizes the key findings from the data they have collected.
Exhibit 1 below uses the 2023 NRPA Benchmark data to compare with the City of Hermosa Beach’s existing inventory. The NRPA National Standard is used to calculate the NRPA Facility Need for Hermosa Beach using the City of Hermosa Beach’s 2021 population of 19,314.
Exhibit 1: NRPA Benchmark Comparison for City of Hermosa Beach *NRPA does not specify indoor or outdoor.
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Soccer Field (youth) 1/1,424 13.6 1/3,600 5.4
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Recreation Trends Analysis
When analyzing the recreation trends for the City of Hermosa Beach we begin with a high-level analysis of the National activity levels of participation in sports as available from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). Regional considerations from adjacent communities are identified, as well as participation analysis specific to local parks through the use of Unacast data. These three elements outline recreation trends that may be influencing recreation patterns Hermosa Beach and may be considered in support of various recommendations for recreation development.
Sports and Active Recreation Opportunities
As reported in the SFIA Topline Participation Report for 2023, participation in active recreation and sports continues to grow. Starting at 216.9 million active participants nationwide in 2017 to 236.9 million in 2022 there has been a steady increase in physical sport participation. Fitness sports such as aquatic exercise, cardio training, running/ jogging, walking for fitness, and body building activities continue to be the leading active sport type above team sports. In terms of generational activities, the most participated activities by adults include fitness sports and outdoor sports. These activities saw a more consistent generational participation from Boomers (born 1946-1964) to Generation Z (born 1997-2012).
Hermosa Beach is geographically suited to benefit from this pattern with ample outdoor recreation opportunities, specifically the beach and greenbelt. Generation Z (born 1997-2012) is more heavily involved in team sports compared to other generations. This is consistent with the participation levels of local southern California communities. Looking closely at key trends in fitness and team sports the following become evident.
• Pickleball continues to grow increasing 85% from 2022 and 158% over the last three years; • Trail running and hiking total participation continues to increase; and • Basketball, soccer (outdoor), football (flag), and football (tackle) all show an increase in participation of 4.5% or more over the last three years.
In comparison to other local southern California cities, each of the above-mentioned sports have a wide range of demand. It is important to understand each community has its own local recreation influences and a complete community outreach is necessary to fully understand the impact each community’s individual desires for specific sports or recreation activities. • Regional pickleball demand ranges from 1 / 4,043 population to 1 / 42,961 population • Basketball demand ranges from 1 / 7,171 population to 1 / 57,358 population • Soccer demand ranges from 1 / 3,504 population to 1 / 31,938 population • Football demand ranges from 1 / 8,004 population to 1 / 166,860 population Local demand for key sport elements has been calculated for the City of Hermosa Beach and are available under the Custom Park Standards Calcula�ons (CPSC).
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The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the recreation trends in southern California.
According to a report by Unacast, California’s mobility patterns changed drastically in response to the lockdown measures and social distancing guidelines. The report found that visits to parks and outdoor venues decreased by 40% in March 2020 compared to the previous year and remained below the pre-pandemic levels throughout the summer and fall. However, some areas saw a gradual recovery of park visitation as restrictions eased and people sought safe ways to enjoy nature and exercise.
One of the areas that experienced a rebound of park attendance was Hermosa Beach. Hermosa Beach has several public parks that offer amenities such as playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, and trails. The city also has a popular beachfront that attracts visitors from nearby communities and tourists.
Unacast data shows that Hermosa Beach saw an increase of park visitation by 17% in September 2020 compared to the same month in 2019, indicating a high demand for outdoor recreation among the residents and visitors. The data also reveals that the most visited park in Hermosa Beach was Valley Park, which had the highest monthly and weekly attendance, as well as the largest park influence or travel distance from visitor residences. Valley Park is a spacious park that features a large open grass area, an expansive playground area, basketball, an outdoor amphitheater, and a botanical garden. The park is also adjacent to the Greenbelt, a linear park that runs through the city and connects to other parks and the beach. Valley Park's popularity suggests that people are looking for parks that offer a variety of activities and experiences, as well as a sense of connection with nature and the community.
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Organized Youth 457 11.0 21.3 2.0 1/ 9,882 pop.
Basketball 888 13.0 15.9 4.3 1/ 4,484 pop.
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Organized Youth 2583 10.0 19.0 13.6 1/ 1,424 pop.
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Skateboarding 3.68 195 12.0 65 skaters / skatepark 0.1 1/ 183,276 pop.
Tennis 6.10 54 8.0 2 players / court 3.4 1/ 5,747 pop.
Pickleball 6.51 69 16.0 2 players / court 2.2 1/ 8,966 pop.
Volleyball (Beach) 18.40 81 8.0 4 players / court 2.5 1/ 7,619 pop.
Lawn Bowling 1.13 15 5.0 2 players / court 1.5 1/ 12,920 pop.
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Add parks east of PCH to include pedestrian bridges over PCH 1 Air conditioning at community center 1
Amenities for middle school age kids 1
Basketball court improvements 2
Beach access for wheelchairs 1
Beach volleyball courts – keep providing 1
Better restrooms/showers on beach 1
Bike lanes and more bike parking 1
Cameras on beach and strand 1
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Holiday décor 1
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Keep Lawn Bowling Green 5
Lawn bowling building improvements (roof, window) 2
Low hoop for basketball for little kids 1
More tennis courts 1
More trees & native plants 2
New benches (don’t like the design) 2
New library 1
No dogs on beach 1
No swimming pool 4
Noble Park improvements 1
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PARK/FACILITY NEED OR IMPROVEMENT TIMES
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Parking Permits (not park and recreation related) 2
Petanque courts shared at lawn bowling green 1
Pickleball Courts – do not put by residents/noise 4
Pickleball Courts (re-locate, reopen/additional hours, more, free open play)
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Preserve open/green space; Green canopy 2
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Remove building next to Fort Lots-of-Fun 1
Replace Valley Park playground 1
Replace wood chips/add landscape on Valley Park walking path
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Rugby pitch 1
Security lighting at parks 1
Sidewalk maintenance 1
Skatepark improvements 5
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Stop light at Pier & Ardmore 1
Strand – separate walking/biking lanes, walking zone 8
Swimming pool 46
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Town Center (central location) 1
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Tree trimming/maintenance in city and on greenbelt 2
Valley Park irrigation and turf improvements 1
Walking loop in parks 2
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Ebike safety (speed limits; safety class; helmet laws; on strand, greenbelt & in parks; tickets)
8 Enforce dog leash/clean up rules (provide baggies; at Clark Field; at South Park)
3 Enforce noise/PA rules at parks 1
Events on the beach not pier 1
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan / Feedback Comments Summary Draft 01-03-2024 3 Golf cart shuttles at Pier 1
Hermosa Beach Concerts 1
Promote lawn bowling club 7
Lifeguard training 1
More community events 1
Movies in the park 2
Pickleball program 1
Remove transients 1
Schools permitted to use parks 1
Security at parks to prevent homeless overnight camping 2 Senior recreation 1
Swimming lessons 4
Swim team 1
‘TED’talks/lectures 1
Volunteer program to clean greenbelt 1
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Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan / Feedback Comments Summary Draft 01-03-2024 6 Please be sure that the Master Plan addresses the need for more pickleball courts, and their proper maintenance. The noise concerns have been successfully addressed by reducing the hours and closing the courts for a couple of days per week. Now we trust that the city's plan will address the enormous popularity of the sport and the need to allow residents more access to courts. We suggest replacing one tennis court at the Community Center complex with 4 pickleball courts with similar accommodations to the noise issue - which shouldn't be significant at the Pier Ave/Ardmore intersection anyway. In addition, reopen the 2 South Kelly Courts with the necessary safety measures, and stagger the hours between the Community Center and Kelly Courts.
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Please be sure that the Master Plan addresses the need for more pickleball courts, and their proper maintenance. The noise concerns have been successfully addressed by reducing the hours and closing the courts for a couple of days per week. Now we trust that the city's plan will address the enormous popularity of the sport and the need to allow residents more access to courts. We suggest replacing one tennis court at the Community Center complex with 4 pickleball courts with similar accommodations to the noise issue - which shouldn't be significant at the Pier Ave/Ardmore intersection anyway. In addition, reopen the 2 South Kelly Courts with the necessary safety measures, and stagger the hours between the Community Center and Kelly Courts.
These steps would appropriately address the growing demand while respecting the neighbors in the areas. (duplicate)
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308-01 Hermosa Beach • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 1
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
PARKS MASTER PLAN
STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEW SUMMARY
June 5, 2023
INTRODUCTION
Stakeholder interviews were conducted between April 30 and May 17, 2023. Seven (7) questions were asked of twelve (12) community stakeholders including City Council Members, Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commissioners, and Public Works Commissioners. Stakeholders were emailed a one-page questionnaire related to the Parks Master Plan. Then each stakeholder scheduled an in person or video conference interview with an RJM representative to discuss their responses to the questionnaire in more detail.
QUESTION #1
What are the most important issues in Hermosa Beach related to the parks, recreation facilities, programs and services currently provided?
Pickleball (facilities unavailable, joint use with Redondo Beach) 5 E-bike rules and safety program 3
Park/building improvements and upgrades 3
Little land available/developed city 2
Park/landscape maintenance 2
Code and policy enforcement (dogs, bikes, ebikes, unpermitted activities) 2 Bathrooms 2
ADA access at Clark Field 1
Amazing parks and facilities 1
Buildings/ facilities are not posted or published as for community use 1 Community outreach / informing people 1
Dog park 1
Finding a balance between all desires and park uses / balance equitable use of parks 1 Housing high density, parks serve as people’s yards to enjoy outdoors 1 Invest in play structures for all ages 1
Keep large events in commercial zone 1
Move maintenance facilities off beach 1
Review programs & programming location (tennis, basketball, little league, after school, pickleball)
1 Revise park hours (close earlier) 1
Signage/identification at beach for bike path and plaza 1 South Park shade structure 1
Take advantage of state and federal grant programs and CIP projects 1 Valley Park amphitheater (modernize) 1
Work with school district / joint use 1
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308-01 Hermosa Beach • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 2 QUESTION #2
What are the most important parks, recreation facilities, programs, and recreation services for residents in the future?
Community Center improvements (add more parking underground or structure, return lawn sign)
3 Accessibility and ADA access to parks and greenbelt and beaches 2 Bike path on strand 2
Greenbelt (extend access, wood chip maintenance) 2
Park and facility improvements (renovate facilities, reinvest in parks) 2 Provide a variety of programs based on community desires 2 Bandshell improvements (180 degrees, summer concert series) 1 Dog Park 1
Events that benefit the community (not just commercialized events) 1 Funding and adequate staffing 1
Maximize limited resources 1
New CIP projects 1
Park acquisition east of PCH 1
Parks are used more than beach and get higher priority (residents vs beach) 1 Pool facility 1
Preserve open space and socialization opportunities for community (all ages) 1 Provide weekend shuttle for weekend / peak times 1
Regular park inspections 1
Restrooms (on the beach / hard to keep clean / 14th street restrooms are horrible / Stormdrain overflows into mens restroom / showers drain into restroom stormdrain / was it CIP project)
1 Senior facility and programs 1
Skate park update 1
Solve ebike popularity (designated lane) 1
Take back ownership of facilities (kawanis, womens club, rotary club) 1 Theater renovated 1
Valley park irrigation (not even distribution) 1
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308-01 Hermosa Beach • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 3 QUESTION #3
What does the Community Resource Department do best in providing parks, recreation facilities, programs, and services to community residents? Organize and promote special events (international surf festival, triathlon, AVP, great santa stroll, spyder surf fest, pier to pier friendship walk, kid & family friendly events) 4 Promote and develop programs (50, youth, sports) 3
Afterschool program 2
Communication 2
Responsive to residents & new community needs 2
Youth programs (Valley summer camp, little league) 2
Accessible and responsive 1
Allow staff to do jobs 1
Balance the number of competing uses 1
Event procedures and policies 1
Great staff 1
Kiwanis and rotary - city take back building and maintenance 1 Listen and care 1
Organizing activities on beaches and parks 1
“Surfer walk of fame” 1
What is best might cause problems (can’t please everyone) 1 Work hard within limited resources and budget 1
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308-01 Hermosa Beach • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 4 QUESTION #4
How can the Community Resources Department improve in providing parks, recreation facilities, programs, and services to community residents? Develop collaborative partnerships (joint use school agreements, sharing of facilities, County upgrades and maintenance, local groups, healthcare programs, non profits) 3 Collaborative department involvement / communicate status of projects 2 Don’t overreact to resident complaints / learn to say no 2 Need more resources and staff to support resident needs 2 Bathroom project (what went wrong) 1
Better mental health services 1
Clark Building updates 1
Community appropriate programming that matches Hermosa Beach character 1 Community center underutilized 1
Community groups take lead 1
Concerts / movies on the beach (small) 1
Develop comprehensive and accessible community calendar 1 Focus on specific current concerns 1
More knowledge on how public works to meet needs of community 1 More well designed park improvements 1
Need better infrastructure - for all ages / abilities 1 New naming policy allow business to fund program for amount of years 1 New ways of promoting programs (not online) 1
Preserve coastal access 1
Quicker response to complaints 1
Volleyball is played too close to trail area / strand wall 1
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308-01 Hermosa Beach • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 5 QUESTION #5
What is your vision for parks, recreation facilities, programs, and services in 2033? Parks and facilities that are new, moderized, safe, and functional for all ages & abilities equally distributed throughout the city
4 Programs, activities, and events that are available and responsive to community needs 3 Well-maintained facilities and beaches 2
Balance environmental landscape design and habitat 1
Careful community connection in facilities availability, reservations, and multimodal transportation
1 City continues to reach out to community 1
Coastal Act on beach (no advertising on beaches, fences taken down, no lifeguards advertising Hulu, no advertising on trash cans, paint trash can base new color) 1 Does it make sense and can we offer it 1
Meeting with lifeguards 1
Multifunctional 1
Park at bike path on south side; city needs to show parks around borders 1 Preserved coastal access for whole community 1
Preserving the community programs, events, and facility history 1 Social interaction program 1
Storm drains (sand infiltration projects are good, need more / need to post the bacteria level every day on lifeguard towers)
1
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308-01 Hermosa Beach • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 6 QUESTION #6
What is the one program, class, or activity you would most like to see added or improved in Hermosa Beach to meet the needs of the community? Concerts (on the beach, music festival at parks/schools eastside) 3 Pickleball classes (balance with available courts) 2
50 club spectacular 1
Afterschool programs that are in walking distance or close to schools 1 Art classes or outdoor art / public art program / more imaginative art program 1 Balance environmental landscape design and habitat 1
Beach volleyball to remain non commercial as possible 1 Community picnic built around volleyball or softball competition 1 Dance classes 1
Ebike program 1
Fiestas 1
Funding (to improve restrooms on 17th st / 14th st / 22nd st) 1 Maximize public spaces to full ability 1
No new community theater 1
Ocean education program (add programs to summer / after school programs) 1 Programs on east side of town (concerts / movies on the beach) 1 Socializing programs 1
Volleyball tournaments 1
Well developed programs 1
Well trained, qualified instructors 1
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308-01 Hermosa Beach • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 7 QUESTION #7
What is the one park feature or recreation facility you would most like to see added or improved in Hermosa Beach to meet the needs of the community? Swimming Pool (Redondo pool JUA / community pool) 5
Ebike traffic calming (on the pier, walking only zones, widen Strand for Ebikes) 3 ADA accessibility 2
Prospect School (repurpose building to use as community center) 2 Remodel amphitheater at Valley Park 2
Shade structures 2
Teen center or youth center 2
Beach tennis 1
Clark Field updated 1
Community theater redevelopment 1
Improve lawn bowling area 1
Limited financial and special resources 1
Monkey bars 1
Preserve coastal access (cycling / ebikes) 1
Redesign facilities that are multiple stories and low maintenance 1 Remove dog park / dog beach 1
Repurpose lawn bowling area 1
Skate park redesign 1
South park renovations 1
Update play equipment 1
Updated infrastructure and classrooms 1
Versatility - less stress on school (afterschool) 1
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308-01 Hermosa Beach • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 8 Additional Comments?
◊ ADA access through the City
◊ Develop strategic partnerships
◊ Develop concerts on the beach (Hermosa appropriate level) ◊ Parks are priority
◊ Keep parks maintained and meeting community needs (parks are heavily used) ◊ Beach dunes are a waste of money (County maintains)
◊ Promote keeping daylight savings all year
◊ Fiestas
◊ Charging entrance fee to keep garden on city park / should not change admissions ◊ Reimagine Noble Park (north of the pier)
◊ Take advantage of all day weddings on the beach (revenue generation) ◊ Work with Chamber of Commerce in a more meaningful way to promote city more ◊ Need parking
◊ Community center parking blind spot, remove stairs
◊ Communication with PIO
◊ Allow teenager to be on P&R commission (2 year term)
◊ Standing joint park and rec and public works commission subcommittee (rotating membership) ◊ Commission project list for non-CIP projects (small project for “community workday”) ◊ Accessible in parks and greenbelt
◊ Longer access pads on the beach
◊ How can we make greenbelt safe and more attractive
◊ Lighting
◊ 55 CIP projects - the master plan will increase the large and small projects ◊ How to prioritize recommendations
◊ Lawn bowling is a long time program and should be considered
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #1 Summary Page 1 WORKSHOP # 1 SUMMARY
DATE: July 27, 2023
TO: CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
FROM: RJM Design Group, Inc.
SUBJECT: Parks Master Plan
Residents of the City of Hermosa Beach were invited to the community workshop to learn about the Parks Master Plan process, and to participate in the first survey. Workshop #1 commenced on June 27, 2023, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at City Hall Council Chambers. The workshop was in person and the presentation was made available on the project website for those who could not attend. Forty-four (44) attendees participated in the evening workshop.
RJM shared an overview of the Parks Master Plan process, City demographics, and existing resources, followed by a brief outline of the evening’s workshop agenda. Workshop participants filled out the survey individually and then discussed their answers to achieve a consensus among their group, the results of the 6/27/23 workshop group activity were as follows:
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #1 Summary Page 2 GROUP 1 Characteristics
1. walkability
2. small town feel/size
3. community participation /
engagement
Issues
1. e-bike/ bicycle infrastructure
2. competition for resources/
space (multipurpose ie.
pickleball, dog park, etc.
3. trash maintenance
Department Role
1. city department
communication - internal
(within parks and rec + public
works + school district) - external
- outreach
2. expand existing facilities for
mixed use (phased)
3. e-bike enforcement on strand &
public spaces
GROUP 2
Characteristics
1. walkable
2. open minded, friendly
community
3. variety of healthy community
programs
Issues
1. lack of services that are
available in other communities
(dog park, pickleball, youth
activities)
2. not enforcing codes (e-bikes,
speeding)
3. housing affordability,
compromising our community
Department Role
1. enhanced/better more
communication / transparency
with the PW dept and the
residents if folks have new ideas
2. more grant opportunities, bigger
budgets/revenue opportunities
3. more expedient responses
GROUP 3
Characteristics
1. walkability
2. small community feel
3. conveniences
Issues
1. declining vibrancy downtown
2. distribution of events through
parks
3. traffic / e-bike infrastructure
Department Role
1. better survey outreach to all
residents so more voices heard
that represent everyone
2. more local events and broad
awareness of them
3. better maintenance
GROUP 4
Characteristics
1. outdoor spaces for all ages
(and pets)
2. unique and eclectic character
3. small town feel and
involvement
Issues
1. pressures to over-development
2. government decisions at all
levels
3. narrow focus
Department Role
1. maintain outdoor space status
quo
2. prioritize community input and
involvement (liaison)
3. communication
GROUP 5
Characteristics
1. diverse recreational activities
2. engaged community
3. family friendly and brilliant
schools
Issues
1. overly complicated
bureaucracy/red tape to
get things accomplished in a
“timely” manner
2. lots of opinions and opposition
to change
3. give dogs a place , park or
time
4. e-bikes safety and speed
5. budget constraints
Department Role
1. communication and outreach -
community calendar all public
and private events in input that
all use
2. creative and adoptive use of
public spaces - dog park on
beach - move PB to community
center - 4th (lesson noise) - add
spaces - creative uses of parks
3. clean and safe environments
- park maintenance reflect
intensive use - safety of bikes
GROUP 6
Characteristics
1. Small size city
2. strong sense of community
3. openness to new ideas
Issues
1. not enough pet friendly areas
(owners s/b responsible)
2. more drinking fountains and
public restrooms
3. noise pollution (e-bikes and
loud music)
Department Role
1. use same space for various
activities
2. be able to solicit input
3. city should engage with groups
The Workshop #1 Survey was open for over two weeks until July 12, 2023. The survey was available online and paper copies were available at all community centers. The Workshop #1 Survey was also advertised on the City’s social media, and website. A total of eighty-six (86) surveys were completed. The survey summary results are as follows:
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #1 Summary Page 3 Pre-Survey Question 1:
Where do you live?
Survey participants were evenly distributed
throughout the City of Hermosa Beach.
Pre-Survey Question 2:
How long have you lived in the City of
Hermosa Beach?
Residents: 83
Non-Residents: 3
Average Years in City
20.9 The average number of years living in Hermosa Beach was 20.9 years.
Surveys taken
86
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #1 Summary Page 4
1. What are the most important community characteristics that make the City of Hermosa Beach a great place to live, work and play?
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #1 Summary Pa Individual answers not included in the chart:
• access for south bay residents
• accessibility
• affordability
• affordable homes
• art
• baseball
• beach volleyball
• cart friendly
• cohesive
• contacting city council members
• dog pick up
• drinking fountains
• freedom
• great chamber head
• happy
• homes
• less change
• likability
• like minded people
• low buildings
• museums
• need dog park/beach
• no freeways
• no mall
• none
• not too many ordinances
• open minded
• picnic
• recreation
• renovate downtown
• resort feeling
• respect for environment
• running
• sharing spaces
• south park
• spend money on parks
• surfing
• tennis
• tournaments
• transportation
• unvalued citizens
• valley park
• volleyball
• wealthy
• yoga
• youth fitness
• zoning
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age 5
308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #1 Summary Page 6
2. What are the issues or trends that may be negatively impacting those important community characteristics and should be considered in the Parks Master Plan?
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #1 Summary Pag • 5g tower
• address needs (all ages)
• after school activities
• bike lanes
• change for no reason
• changing demographics
• city hours
• clark building
• class / camp spaces
• clean
• community input
• concerned about views
• decisions at all levels
• distribute events
• dog waste
• dont want dog park
• don’t overdo it
• don’t over program spaces
• drug use
• economic development position
• environmental limitations
• graffiti
• growth based on local needs
• lack of court availability
• lack of diversity
• look at other cities
• mentally ill
• more community
• more planting
• more services
• more sport courts
• more walking streets
• narrow focus
• need dog waste disposal
• need greenspaces maintained
• need more events
• need speed bumps
• need to put power lines in ground
• nimby
• no change to greenbelt
• none
• no safety pads for adults
• not willing to try new things
• opposition to change
• outdated city codes
• outdoor dining
• over trimming trees
• place making opportunities
• playgrounds
• polite disagreements
• prioritize residents
• programs for everyone
• protect environment
• protect local business
• raising concerns that are not valid
• rezoning
• storm drains at beach
• streets
• support small business
• try new things
• urban encroachment
• utilize skatepark
• visual pollution
• walking support
• weeds on greenbelt
Individual answers not included in the chart:
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #1 Summary Page 8
3. What role can the Community Resources and Public Works Departments play in addressing those issues and support the community characteristics that make the City of Hermosa Beach a great place to live, work and play?
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #1 Summary Page 9 • accessibility
• adaptive sports
• address homeless
• amphitheater
• badminton classes
• celebrate what is in HB
• change skatepark rules
• creative use of public spaces
• crime
• don’t change community
• don’t close pier ave
• don’t raise fees
• downtown beautification
• encourage desired behaviors
• ensure population control
• housing prices
• intensive park use
• irrigation
• leave greenbelt as it was
• less large events
• library improvements
• limit density
• maintain tennis courts
• make lawn bowling multi-purpose
• meetings about 5g towers
• more multi-purpose areas
• more natural beach
• more parking permits
• no dog park
• no more public restrooms
• picnic event
• playgrounds
• preserve neighborhoods
• preserve outdoor space
• prioritize needs
• prioritize residents
• realistic expectations
• reasonable timelines
• safety course at parks
• small community
• special needs training
• stop over trimming trees
• storm drains on beach
• strand improvements
• street lighting
• support outdoor activities
• training for city employees
• trust professionals
Individual answers not included in the chart:
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9 308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #2 Summary Page 1 WORKSHOP #2 SUMMARY
DATE: September 5, 2023
TO: CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
FROM: RJM Design Group, Inc.
SUBJECT: Parks Master Plan
Residents of the City of Hermosa Beach were invited to the community workshop to learn about the Parks Master Plan process, and to participate in the second survey. Workshop #2 commenced on August 10, 2023, at 6:00pm to 8:00pm at City Hall Council Chambers. The workshop was in person and available online for those who could not attend. Thirty five (35) attendees participated in the evening workshop. RJM shared an overview of the Master Plan process, City demographics, and existing resources, followed by a brief outline of the evening’s workshop agenda.
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #2 Summary Page 2 GROUP 1 Most Visited Park
1. greenbelt
2. community center
3. lawn bowling
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. program fostering community
involvement in greenbelt planting,
planning maintenance
2. revive garden club facility
3. community wide picnic with family
activities
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. lawn bowling needs new roof very
very very badly
2. widen strand for separate bike
paths
3. ramps, restrooms for handicapped,
community center, clark building;
easier crossing PCH and access to
greenbelt from east;
amphitheater
Why
1. walking/picnicing
2. organized rec classes
3. self led
GROUP 2
Most Visited Park
1. lawn bowling
2. beach, pier, plaza, and strand
3. greenbelt
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. ebike education licensing
2. lawn bowling/fix facility
3. dog training
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. clark complex redo facility/roof/
bathroom
2. south park-fix sprinklers;
better lighting-change hours
3. bathrooms in front of noble park/
drinking fountains
*keep pickleball hours the same
Why
1. organized rec classes
2. self led
3. walking picnicing
GROUP 3
Most Visited Park
1. lawn bowling
2. beach, pier, plaza, and strand
3. greenbelt
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. dog park and programs for dogs
2. senior activities at beach with
accommodations
3. separate bike and walk paths, bike
safety;
fix lawn bowling building;
youth programs
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. dog park either at the beach or at
green park
2. separate walk and bike paths with
benches
3. access to bathrooms in the
community center from the back
door;
repair lawn bowling building
Why
1. self led
2. walking picnicing
3. self led
GROUP 4
Most Visited Park
1. beach, pier, plaza, and strand
2. lawn bowling
3. valley park
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. community center entertainment
and programming
2. youth programming, music / after
school, summer camps
3. beach parks; security with bikes
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. clark field and building;
more magic, pa system, 12
months of sports and programs,
opportunities in building
2. playgrounds + beach = magic
3. native landscaping in green spaces
Why
1. self led
2. organized sports
3. playground
GROUP 5
Most Visited Park
1. beach, pier, plaza, and strand
2. lawn bowling
3. lawn bowling club building
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. activities / events (art programs,
outdoor beach concert, exercise
classes)
2. dog park and dog training
3. bike / eco friendly commuting
infrastructure. access and security
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. dog park
*lawn bowling facility improvement
2. improved infrastructure and
facilities (seating at the beach and
parks, improved bike security and
programs to support connecting
parks and community, teen center,
community theater)
Why
1. self led
2. walking picnicking
3. blank
GROUP 6
Most Visited Park
1. beach, pier, plaza, and strand
community center
lawn bowling
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. more theater and music for us by
us
2. more activities for seniors (movies,
gardening)
3. education classes (cooking, crafts)
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. the clark building back up to speed
2. a wider strand with designated
pedestrian and bike lanes perhaps
with a plated median dividing
3. improved / made usable the valley
park amphitheater
Why
1. self led
2. organized rec classes
3. organized sports
The Workshop #2 Survey was open for a little over two weeks until August 27, 2023. The survey was available online and paper copies were available at the community center. The Workshop #2 Survey was promoted through city’s social media accounts, flyer distribution at programs/classes and through the Family Theatre, as well as email blasts to non-profit organizations and city mailing list. A total of two hundred forty-nine (249) surveys were completed.
308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #2 Summary Page 2 GROUP 1 Most Visited Park
1. greenbelt
2. community center
3. lawn bowling
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. program fostering community
involvement in greenbelt planting,
planning maintenance
2. revive garden club facility
3. community wide picnic with family
activities
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. lawn bowling needs new roof very
very very badly
2. widen strand for separate bike
paths
3. ramps, restrooms for handicapped,
community center, clark building;
easier crossing PCH and access to
greenbelt from east;
amphitheater
Why
1. walking/picnicing
2. organized rec classes
3. self led
GROUP 2
Most Visited Park
1. lawn bowling
2. beach, pier, plaza, and strand
3. greenbelt
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. ebike education licensing
2. lawn bowling/fix facility
3. dog training
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. clark complex redo facility/roof/
bathroom
2. south park-fix sprinklers;
better lighting-change hours
3. bathrooms in front of noble park/
drinking fountains
*keep pickleball hours the same
Why
1. organized rec classes
2. self led
3. walking picnicing
GROUP 3
Most Visited Park
1. lawn bowling
2. beach, pier, plaza, and strand
3. greenbelt
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. dog park and programs for dogs
2. senior activities at beach with
accommodations
3. separate bike and walk paths, bike
safety;
fix lawn bowling building;
youth programs
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. dog park either at the beach or at
green park
2. separate walk and bike paths with
benches
3. access to bathrooms in the
community center from the back
door;
repair lawn bowling building
Why
1. self led
2. walking picnicing
3. self led
GROUP 4
Most Visited Park
1. beach, pier, plaza, and strand
2. lawn bowling
3. valley park
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. community center entertainment
and programming
2. youth programming, music / after
school, summer camps
3. beach parks; security with bikes
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. clark field and building;
more magic, pa system, 12
months of sports and programs,
opportunities in building
2. playgrounds + beach = magic
3. native landscaping in green spaces
Why
1. self led
2. organized sports
3. playground
GROUP 5
Most Visited Park
1. beach, pier, plaza, and strand
2. lawn bowling
3. lawn bowling club building
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. activities / events (art programs,
outdoor beach concert, exercise
classes)
2. dog park and dog training
3. bike / eco friendly commuting
infrastructure. access and security
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. dog park
*lawn bowling facility improvement
2. improved infrastructure and
facilities (seating at the beach and
parks, improved bike security and
programs to support connecting
parks and community, teen center,
community theater)
Why
1. self led
2. walking picnicking
3. blank
GROUP 6
Most Visited Park
1. beach, pier, plaza, and strand
community center
lawn bowling
Park Feature / Facility Added or
Improved
1. more theater and music for us by
us
2. more activities for seniors (movies,
gardening)
3. education classes (cooking, crafts)
Program / Class Activity Added or
Improved
1. the clark building back up to speed
2. a wider strand with designated
pedestrian and bike lanes perhaps
with a plated median dividing
3. improved / made usable the valley
park amphitheater
Why
1. self led
2. organized rec classes
3. organized sports
The Workshop #2 Survey was open for a little over two weeks until August 27, 2023. The survey was available online and paper copies were available at the community center. The Workshop #2 Survey was promoted through city’s social media accounts, flyer distribution at programs/classes and through the Family Theatre, as well as email blasts to non-profit organizations and city mailing list. A total of two hundred forty-nine (249) surveys were completed.
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #2 Summary Page 3 Pre-survey question 1:
Where do you live?
Survey participants were evenly distributed
throughout the City of Hermosa Beach.
Residents: 237
Non-Residents: 12
Average Years in City
15 Pre-survey question 2: How long have you lived in the City of Hermosa Beach? The average number of years living in Hermosa Beach was 15 years.
Surveys taken
249
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included:
• Stroller
• Garden
• Walking and
eating
• Family Theatre
• Enjoyment
• Kids in school
• Member,
Docent, Events
• Volunteer
Docent
(Docent
Committee
Chairman)
• Blank
• Walks and
farm market
• Proximity
• More
engagement
• Convenience
1. What is the name of the park or recreation facility in Hermosa Beach that members of your household visit the most?
2. Why do you visit this park the most often?
“School” answers included:
• Hermosa View School (3)
• Valley School (2)
• Hermosa Schools
Self-led (no instructor) sports or recreation
activities like exercising, walking, running,
pickleball, tennis, or swimming
Recreation activity like picnicking, nature
viewing, or dog walking
Playground play
Organized sports (i.e. baseball, basketball,
soccer, softball, volleyball) that are led by an
instructor or coach
Other
Organized recreation classes or programs led
by an instructor
Attend a City organized special event
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3. What is one park feature or recreation facility you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach?
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #2 Summary Page 6 Program mentions included:
• dog training (2)
• beach cleanup (1)
• senior programs (1)
• youth programming (1)
• art program (1)
• senior movies (1)
• cooking class (1)
• programs for dogs (1)
• community center programming (1)
• music class (1)
• ebike safety (1)
• beach concert (1)
• community music (1)
• senior gardening (1)
• crafts class (1)
• afterschool summer camps (1)
• exercise classes (1)
• security (1)
• youth programs (1)
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4. What is one recreation program, class, activity, or service you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach?
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #2 Summary Page 8 Facility mentions included:
• community pool (12)
• dog park (8)
• restrooms (maintenance/additional) (5)
• pickleball courts (4)
• clark building (4)
• separate walking and biking lanes (4)
• maintenance (greenbelt/trash/sidewalk
cleaning) (4)
• dog beach (3)
• amphitheater (3)
• lawn bowling building (3)
• less pickleball (3)
• native landscaping/planting (2)
• lawn bowling facility repairs (2)
• bike lockers (2)
• south park community garden (1)
• shaded seating on strand (1)
• beach cabana (1)
• dog waste stations (1)
• pickleball availability (1)
• dog beach hours (1)
• off-leash days (1)
• hide power lines (1)
• protect parks (1)
• new roof (1)
• theater remodel (1)
• trees on greenbelt (1)
• shuttles to the pier (1)
• public information booths (1)
• exercise equipment (1)
• lawn bowling facility (1)
• dog park or beach (1)
• clark field (1)
• playgrounds (1)
• improved infrastructure and facilities (1)
• bike path near beach (1)
• handicapped restrooms (1)
• lighting (1)
• drinking fountains (1)
• beach (1)
• seating (1)
• planted median on strand (1)
• community center (1)
• keep pickleball hours (1)
• pa system (1)
• pedestrian access to facilities from east (1)
• building opportunities (1)
• spring flowers on greenbelt (1)
• ADA accessibility (1)
• maintenance (1)
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #3 Summary Page 1 WORKSHOP #3 SUMMARY
DATE: November 6, 2023
TO: CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
FROM: RJM Design Group, Inc.
SUBJECT: Parks Master Plan
Residents of the City of Hermosa Beach were invited to the community workshop to learn about the Parks Master Plan process, and to participate in the third and final survey.
Workshop #3 commenced on October 4, 2023, at 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Hermosa Beach City Hall Council Chambers. The workshop was in person and available online for those who could not attend. Thirty-three (33) attendees participated in the evening workshop. RJM shared an overview of the Master Plan process, City demographics, and existing resources, and a summary of the community outreach results, followed by a brief outline of the evening’s workshop agenda. The Workshop #3 Survey included two lists: one of program, class, and activity needs and one of park feature and facility needs from the community outreach efforts to date. The survey asked participants to choose their Top 5 choices.
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #3 Summary Page 2 GROUP 1Park Feature or Facility to Add of Improve
1. Accessibility throughout
2. Clark Complex
3. Community Center / beach / strand / pier
Program, Class, or Activity to Add or Improve
1. Concerts
2. Theater program
3. Code enforcement (ebikes / dogs) / farmers
market
GROUP 2Park Feature or Facility to Add of Improve
1. Lighting
2. Strand improvements (specifically separate bike /
walk lanes)
3. Dog park
Program, Class, or Activity to Add or Improve
1. Concerts
2. Theater programming
3. Movies
GROUP 3
Park Feature or Facility to Add of Improve
1. Clark Complex (field improvements / lighting /
swimming pool / where tennis courts are / lawn
bowling / etc.)
2. Accessibility
3. Preserve open space
Program, Class, or Activity to Add or Improve
1. Swim lessons / programs
2. Theater
3. Skatepark programs
GROUP 4
Park Feature or Facility to Add of Improve
1. Strand improvements
2. Dog park
3. Bike lanes (lawn bowling)
Program, Class, or Activity to Add or Improve
1. Concerts / special events at different locations
and times / partnerships / theater (kids / families
/ adults)
2. Code enforcement
3. Security / homelessness
GROUP 5
Park Feature or Facility to Add of Improve
1. Clark building (improvements / including lawn
bowling / improved PA system and little league
facility)
2. Cleanliness issues (mosquitos / fleas / strand dog
poop / pier fishing trash)
3. Increase recreation areas (on the beach
/ includes beach tennis / off the beach /
swimming pool / large park)
Program, Class, or Activity to Add or Improve
1. Concerts
2. Prevent homeless
3. Promote existing and new programs (all ages /
lawn bowling / beach tennis)
GROUP 6Park Feature or Facility to Add of Improve
1. Strand
2. Clark field
3. Clark Complex (lawn bowling) / restrooms
Program, Class, or Activity to Add or Improve
1. Code enforcement (ebikes on strand / dogs)
2. Funding
3. Little league
The Workshop #3 Survey was open for over two weeks until October 22, 2023. The survey was available online and paper copies were available at the community center. The Workshop #3 Survey was also advertised on the City’s social media and City website. One hundred seventy-eight (178) completed surveys were received.
Exhibit 1 - In Person Workshop Activity
Workshop participants filled out the survey individually and then discussed their answers to achieve a consensus among their group, the results of the 10/4/23 workshop group activity were as follows:
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1. Where do you live?
Survey participants were evenly distributed
throughout the City of Hermosa Beach.
Average Years in City
16.6 2. How long have you lived in the City of Hermosa Beach? The average number of years living in Hermosa Beach was 16.6 years.
The survey summary results are as follows:
Surveys taken
178
Residents: 170 | Non-Residents: 8
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3. The following list includes the park/facility needs identified with the highest number of common responses from the community outreach efforts to date. Please choose your top 5 park feature and/or recreation facility you would most like to see added or improved in Hermosa Beach to meet the needs of the community? Responses continued on next page.
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #3 Summary Page 5 “Other” answers included:
• Add a large park, east of PCH (1)
• Beach tennis courts and lessons (4)
• Beach volleyball maintenance / resources (4)
• Better and more public parking lots (1)
• Community Center renovation (2)
• Community Theatre renovation (3)
• Expand community garden (1)
• Flea, mosquito, bug maintenance (4)
• Increase recreation areas (1)
• Improve restrooms at beach (1)
• Insufficient space (1)
• Native planting (1)
• New time limits at pier structure (1)
• No dog park (1)
• No pickleball (1)
• Overnight parking at parks (1)
• Placemaking (1)
• Pool / 50m swimming pool - non-joint use (3)
• Replace trees when they are removed (1)
• Volleyball lessons for kids (1)
Question 3 continued
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4. The following list includes the program needs identified with the highest number of common responses from the community outreach efforts to date. Please choose your top 5 programs, classes, or activities you would most like to see added or improved in Hermosa Beach to meet the needs of the community?
Responses continued on next page.
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308-01 City of Hermosa Beach • Parks Master Plan / Workshop #3 Summary Page 7 “Other” answers included:
• After school, sport, youth activity (1)
• Beach Tennis Courts (1)
• Expand volunteer opportunities (1)
• Farmers Market (5)
• Fewer big summer events (VB) (1)
• Hold a 5K fun run on the Greenbelt (1)
• Improve pickleball court sign ups / additional
courts (4)
• Lawn bowling (1)
• No dog park. Partner other cities (1)
• No local pool. Partner other cities (1)
• Promote existing and new programs (1)
• Skatepark program (1)
• Volleyball for Kids (1)
Question 4 continued
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City of Hermosa Beach
Parks Master Plan Survey
Results Presentation
June 2023
Opinion Research on
Elections and Public Policy
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City of Hermosa Beach – Parks Master Plan Survey
Survey Methodology*
*Due to rounding, totals shown on charts may not add up to 100% 1 Survey Details
Mode Phone (landline and mobile)
Online (email and text to web)
Language English and Spanish
Length 13 minutes
Target
Respondents
City of Hermosa Beach residents
Survey Fielding June 1 – 8, 2023
Survey Participants 300
Margin of Error +/-5.8%
The sample was compiled using consumer data. We matched the demographics of City of Hermosa Beach residents.
Sample
Interviews were conducted by phone (33%) and online (67%) modes. Phone interviews were conducted via landline (35%) or mobile (65%). Online participants were invited by email (50%) and text message (50%).
Respondents in all modes chose their preferred language, English (95%) and Spanish (5%).
The online survey was accessible by computer, tablet, and smart phone.
Security measures precluded individuals from completing the survey more than once.
Data Collection Explained
Probolsky Research in a Latina- and woman-owned market and opinion research firm with corporate, election, government, and non-profit clients.
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2 Geospatial mapping of survey respondents
3 47% get their information about Hermosa Beach parks,
recreation facilities, or programs from the City website Question 1: If you wanted information about Hermosa Beach parks, recreation facilities or programs, where would you look? [OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
46.7%
21.3%
10.3%
6.0%
4.7%
3.3%
2.7%
1.3%
0.7%
3.3%
City website
Online searches
Website
Google
City staff or facility
Social media
Newspaper
Other
None
Unsure
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4 81% are satisfied with the job that the Public
Works Department is doing
Question 2: The Public Works Department in Hermosa Beach is responsible for the care and maintenance of all City parks and recreational facilities. Are you satisfied or unsatisfied with the job that the Public Works Department is doing?
81.3%
13.0%
5.7%
Satisfied Unsatisfied Unsure
5 Among those who said satisfied, 60% said
somewhat satisfied
Question 2: The Public Works Department in Hermosa Beach is responsible for the care and maintenance of all City parks and recreational facilities. Are you satisfied or unsatisfied with the job that the Public Works Department is doing?
81.3%
13.0%
5.7%
Total
Very
40.2%
Somewhat
59.8%
Among those who said satisfied
Very
33.3%
Somewhat
66.7%
Among those who said unsatisfied
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6 Results by gender, age group, and ethnicity
Question 2: The Public Works Department in Hermosa Beach is responsible for the care and maintenance of all City parks and recreational facilities. Are you satisfied or unsatisfied with the job that the Public Works Department is doing?
82.5%
80.3%
95.6%
94.7%
83.0%
73.3%
68.4%
87.9%
83.1%
33.3%
71.4%
73.3%
5.6%
5.8%
2.2%
7.5%
5.8%
12.3%
5.2%
19.0%
6.7%
11.9%
13.9%
2.2%
5.3%
9.4%
20.9%
19.3%
12.1%
11.7%
66.7%
9.5%
20.0%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Satisfied
Unsure
Unsatisfied
Satisfied Unsatisfied
7 Results by children in home, household size,
survey mode, and survey language
Question 2: The Public Works Department in Hermosa Beach is responsible for the care and maintenance of all City parks and recreational facilities. Are you satisfied or unsatisfied with the job that the Public Works Department is doing?
82.2%
80.8%
73.2%
83.5%
86.8%
86.0%
76.9%
85.0%
68.6%
93.8%
79.5%
83.0%
76.0%
81.5%
78.6%
5.0%
6.2%
16.1%
2.8%
3.8%
4.0%
3.8%
4.0%
5.7%
3.1%
6.5%
4.0%
9.0%
5.9%
12.9%
13.0%
10.7%
13.8%
9.4%
10.0%
19.2%
11.0%
25.7%
3.1%
14.0%
13.0%
15.0%
12.6%
21.4%
Children in home
No children in home
1 household member
2 household members
3 household members
4 household members
More than 4 household members
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Satisfied
Unsure
Unsatisfied
Satisfied Unsatisfied
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8 Among those unsatisfied with Public Works, 36%
cite trail maintenance/landscaping
Question 3: Why are you unsatisfied with the job the Hermosa Beach Public Works Department is doing? [IF ANSWERED ‘UNSATISFIED’ TO Q2]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
81.3%
13.0%5.7%
Total
35.9%
25.6%
15.4%
5.1%
5.1%
12.8%
Trail maintenance/Landscaping
Project/Schedule/Completion
Plumbing
Lack of recreational activities
Park/Sports equipment repair
Other
9 76% are satisfied with the recreational facilities and programs they have utilized in Hermosa Beach
Question 4: Are you satisfied or unsatisfied with the recreational facilities and programs in Hermosa Beach that you or other members of your household have utilized?
75.7%
10.7% 13.7%
Satisfied Unsatisfied Unsure
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10 Among those who said satisfied, 61% said
somewhat satisfied
Question 4: Are you satisfied or unsatisfied with the recreational facilities and programs in Hermosa Beach that you or other members of your household have utilized?
75.7%
10.7%
13.7%
Total
Very
39.2%
Somewhat
60.8%
Among those who said satisfied
Very
37.5%
Somewhat
62.5%
Among those who said unsatisfied
11 Results by gender, age group, and ethnicity
Question 4: Are you satisfied or unsatisfied with the recreational facilities and programs in Hermosa Beach that you or other members of your household have utilized?
80.6%
70.1%
86.7%
86.0%
77.4%
66.3%
70.2%
87.9%
73.7%
66.7%
71.4%
80.0%
10.6%
17.5%
6.7%
7.0%
15.1%
15.1%
22.8%
6.1%
16.0%
14.3%
6.7%
8.8%
12.4%
6.7%
7.0%
7.5%
18.6%
7.0%
6.1%
10.3%
33.3%
14.3%
13.3%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Satisfied
Unsure
Unsatisfied
Satisfied Unsatisfied
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survey mode, and survey language
Question 4: Are you satisfied or unsatisfied with the recreational facilities and programs in Hermosa Beach that you or other members of your household have utilized?
79.2%
73.6%
73.2%
73.4%
75.5%
84.0%
76.9%
79.0%
71.4%
83.1%
74.0%
82.0%
66.0%
75.2%
85.7%
9.9%
16.1%
23.2%
14.7%
13.2%
8.0%
3.8%
11.0%
17.1%
7.7%
15.0%
10.0%
20.0%
14.3%
10.9%
10.4%
3.6%
11.9%
11.3%
8.0%
19.2%
10.0%
11.4%
9.2%
11.0%
8.0%
14.0%
10.5%
14.3%
Children in home
No children in home
1 household member
2 household members
3 household members
4 household members
More than 4 household members
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Satisfied
Unsure
Unsatisfied
Satisfied Unsatisfied
13 Among those unsatisfied with recreational facilities and programs in Hermosa Beach, some cite lack of court use
Question 5: Why are you unsatisfied with the recreational facilities and programs in Hermosa Beach that you or other members of your household have utilized? [IF ANSWERED ‘UNSATISFIED’ TO Q4]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
21.9%
18.8%
9.4%
6.3%
6.3%
31.3%
3.1%
3.1%
Lack of recreational court use/Pickleball
Lack of exercise space/Outside
Lack of senior citizens programs
Park hours
Restrooms
Other
None
Unsure
75.7%
10.7%
13.7%
Total
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14 76% utilize parks or recreational facilities in
Hermosa Beach at least once a month
Question 6: In a typical year, how often have you or other members of your household utilize parks or recreational facilities in Hermosa Beach?
36.7%
24.0%
15.3%
16.3%
2.7%
4.0%
1.0%
More than once a week
Once a week or 3 to 4 times per month
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Once a year
Never
Unsure
76%
15 35% use Valley Park the most
Question 7: What is the name of the park or recreation facility in Hermosa Beach you use the most? [IF ANSWERED ANYTHING OTHER THAN ‘NEVER’ TO Q6]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
35.1%
14.9%
8.7%
8.3%
7.6%
4.5%
4.2%
2.8%
2.1%
2.1%
1.4%
1.0%
0.7%
3.5%
3.1%
Valley Park/Hermosa Valley
South Park
Clark Field
Greenbelt
Beach
Tennis/Pickleball courts
Noble Park
Pier
Rodaway Park
Strand
Seaview
Community Center
Fort Lots of Fun
Other
Unsure
Never
4.0%
Everyone else
96.0%
Total
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16 Among the few who never utilize parks or recreational facilities, they have varied reasons
Question 8: Why have you or other members of your household never utilized parks or recreational facilities in Hermosa Beach? [IF ANSWERED ‘NEVER’ TO Q6]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
25.0%
25.0%
25.0%
16.7%
8.3%
No need
For kids only/ No adult things to do
I go somewhere else
Nothing appealing
Other
Never
4.0%
Everyone else
96.0%
Total
17 19% participate in recreational swimming at a public swimming pool at least once a month
Question 9: In a typical year, how often have you or members of your household participated in non-school or non-home owner association, recreational swimming at a public swimming pool?
2.7%
6.3%
6.3%
4.0%
11.3%
3.7%
63.0%
2.7%
Daily
More than once a week
Once a week or 3 to 4 times per month
Once or twice a month
2 to 6 times a year
Once a year
Never
Unsure
19.3%
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18 9% participate in skateboarding at a skate park at a City Hermosa Beach facility at least once a month
Question 10: In a typical year, how often have you or members of your household participated in skateboarding at a skate park not including sidewalks and streets at a City Hermosa Beach facility?
1.3%
2.3%
5.3%
9.3%
3.7%
78.0%
More than once a week
Once a week or 3 to 4 times per month
Once or twice a month
2 to 6 times a year
Once a year
Never
8.9%
19 25% participate in recreational volleyball at the beach volleyball courts in Hermosa Beach at least once a month Question 11: In a typical year, how often have you or members of your household participated in non-school or non-home owner association, non-competitive, recreational volleyball play at the beach volleyball courts in Hermosa Beach?
2.3%
6.7%
8.3%
7.7%
16.3%
8.0%
50.3%
0.3%
Daily
More than once a week
Once a week or 3 to 4 times per month
Once or twice a month
2 to 6 times a year
Once a year
Never
Unsure
25.0%
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20 11% participate in pickleball at the Hermosa Beach
facility Kelly Courts at least once a month
Question 12: In a typical year, how often have you or members of your household participated in non-school or non-home owner association, pickleball at the City of Hermosa Beach facility Kelly Courts?
4.0%
2.3%
4.3%
11.3%
4.0%
72.7%
1.3%
More than once a week
Once a week or 3 to 4 times per month
Once or twice a month
2 to 6 times a year
Once a year
Never
Unsure
10.6%
21 13% participate in tennis at a City of Hermosa
Beach facility at least once a month
Question 13: In a typical year, how often have you or members of your household participated in non-school or non-home owner association, tennis play at a City of Hermosa Beach facility?
0.3%
1.3%
5.3%
6.0%
18.3%
4.7%
62.0%
2.0%
Daily
More than once a week
Once a week or 3 to 4 times per month
Once or twice a month
2 to 6 times a year
Once a year
Never
Unsure
12.9%
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22 1% participate in lawn bowling at the Lawn Bowling Club in the City of Hermosa Beach at least once a month
Question 14: In a typical year, how often have you or members of your household participated in non-school or non-home owner association, lawn bowling play at the Lawn Bowling Club in the City Hermosa Beach?
0.7%
0.7%
4.7%
9.0%
83.7%
1.3%
More than once a week
Once or twice a month
2 to 6 times a year
Once a year
Never
Unsure
1.4%
23 4% attend an event, class, program, or meeting at the Community Theatre in Hermosa Beach at least once a month Question 15: In a typical year, how often have you or members of your household attended an event, class, program or meeting at the Community Theatre in Hermosa Beach?
0.3%
1.0%
3.0%
22.7%
27.7%
43.3%
2.0%
More than once a week
Once a week or 3 to 4 times per month
Once or twice a month
2 to 6 times a year
Once a year
Never
Unsure
4.3%
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24 21% attend an event, class, program, or meeting at the 2nd Story Theatre in Hermosa Beach at least once a year
Question 16: In a typical year, how often have you or members of your household attended an event, class, program or meeting at the 2nd Story Theatre in Hermosa Beach?
4.7%
16.0%
76.3%
3.0%
2 to 6 times a year
Once a year
Never
Unsure
20.7%
25 7% attend an event, class, program, or meeting at the Community Center in Hermosa Beach at least once a month Question 17: In a typical year, how often have you or members of your household attended an event, class, program or meeting at the Community Center in Hermosa Beach?
1.7%
0.7%
4.7%
23.3%
20.7%
45.7%
3.3%
More than once a week
Once a week or 3 to 4 times per month
Once or twice a month
2 to 6 times a year
Once a year
Never
Unsure
7.1%
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26 74% describe their activities as either passive or active recreation when visiting a park or recreation facility
Question 18: Which of these activities describe what you or other members of your household do when visiting a park or recreation facility? Select all that apply.
74.3%
73.7%
23.3%
14.3%
4.7%
2.7%
Passive recreation like walking, picnics, nature viewing, or dog walking
Active, self-led recreation activities like exercising, walking, or sports
Organized sports that are led by an instructor or coach Organized recreation classes, or programs that are led by an instructor or coach, or staff
Other
Unsure
27 21% participate in recreational programs in
Hermosa Beach at least once a month
Question 19: In a typical year, how often have you or members of your household participated in recreational programs in Hermosa Beach?
7.3%
7.7%
5.7%
28.3%
15.7%
30.0%
5.3%
More than once a week
Once a week or 3 to 4 times per month
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Once a year
Never
Unsure
20.7%
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28 Among those who never participate in recreational
programs in Hermosa Beach, many cite no interest or time Question 20: Why have you or other members of your household never participated in recreational programs in Hermosa Beach? [IF ANSWERED ‘NEVER’ TO Q19]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
25.6%
20.0%
13.3%
8.9%
7.8%
7.8%
3.3%
4.4%
5.6%
3.3%
Not interested/Not appealing
Busy/No time
Don't know enough about them/No information
Use to/Rather do something else
Not for adults/Too old
Play other sports/Joined other clubs
Children are too young
Other
None/No reason
Unsure
Never
30.0%
Everyone else
70.0%
Total
29 14% attend the special events and/or tournaments that the City Hermosa Beach permits at least once a month
Question 21: In a typical year, how often do you or members of your household attend the special events and/or tournaments the City of Hermosa Beach permits on their beaches?
0.7%
2.7%
10.3%
51.0%
20.0%
13.0%
2.3%
More than once a week
Once a week or 3 to 4 times per month
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Once a year
Never
Unsure
13.7%
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30 Among those who attend special events and/or tournaments in Hermosa Beach, 44% attend volleyball tournaments
Question 22: What is the name of the special event or tournament in Hermosa Beach you attend the most? [IF ANSWERED ANYTHING OTHER THAN ‘NEVER’ TO Q21]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
43.7%
28.7%
11.9%
1.9%
1.5%
1.1%
0.8%
6.9%
0.8%
2.7%
AVP/Beach Open/Volleyball/Smack Fest
Festival/Fair/Fiesta/Fiesta Hermosa
Concerts/Music venues
Holiday events
Surfing
Art Fair
Farmers' Market
Other
None
Unsure
Never
13.0%
Everyone else
87.0%
Total
31 Among those who never attend special events and/or
tournaments in Hermosa Beach, 28% cite no interest
Question 23: Why have you or other members of your household never attended the special events and/or tournaments the City of Hermosa Beach permits on their beaches? [IF ANSWERED ‘NEVER’ TO Q21]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
28.2%
23.1%
17.9%
12.8%
7.7%
7.7%
2.6%
Not interested/Specific events
Too crowded/Parking
No announcement/Not aware
Busy
Do attend/Generally positive
Other
Unsure
Never
13.0%
Everyone else
87.0%
Total
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32 72% believe the City of Hermosa Beach has the appropriate number of special events and/or tournaments
Question 24: Do you believe the City of Hermosa Beach has too many, too few, or the appropriate number of special events and/or tournaments?
4.0%
72.3%
13.7%
10.0%
Too many The appropriate amount Too few Unsure
33 Results by gender, age group, and ethnicity
Question 24: Do you believe the City of Hermosa Beach has too many, too few, or the appropriate number of special events and/or tournaments?
2.5%
5.1%
4.4%
3.5%
5.8%
3.5%
3.0%
3.8%
33.3%
6.7%
70.6%
75.2%
64.4%
73.7%
81.1%
74.4%
66.7%
72.7%
71.8%
66.7%
90.5%
63.3%
10.6%
8.8%
13.3%
7.0%
7.5%
5.8%
19.3%
9.1%
10.8%
4.8%
10.0%
16.3%
10.9%
17.8%
15.8%
11.3%
14.0%
10.5%
15.2%
13.6%
4.8%
20.0%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Too many
The appropriate amount
Unsure
Too few
Too many Too few
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34 Results by children in home, household size,
survey mode, and survey language
Question 24: Do you believe the City of Hermosa Beach has too many, too few, or the appropriate number of special events and/or tournaments?
3.0%
4.1%
3.6%
5.5%
3.8%
3.8%
4.0%
5.7%
3.1%
4.0%
1.0%
7.0%
3.8%
7.1%
78.2%
69.9%
66.1%
70.6%
67.9%
84.0%
80.8%
79.0%
82.9%
76.9%
69.0%
72.0%
66.0%
72.4%
71.4%
6.9%
11.4%
16.1%
6.4%
13.2%
10.0%
3.8%
7.0%
2.9%
9.2%
11.5%
10.0%
13.0%
10.1%
7.1%
11.9%
14.5%
14.3%
17.4%
15.1%
6.0%
11.5%
10.0%
8.6%
10.8%
15.5%
17.0%
14.0%
13.6%
14.3%
Children in home
No children in home
1 household member
2 household members
3 household members
4 household members
More than 4 household members
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Too many
The appropriate amount
Unsure
Too few
Too many Too few
35 Among those who believe there are too few special events and/or tournaments, 34% would like to see additional concerts added Question 25: Please briefly describe the one special event or tournament that you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach. [IF ANSWERED ‘TOO FEW’ TO Q24]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
34.1%
9.8%
9.8%
4.9%
4.9%
22.0%
14.6%
Beach concerts/Summer concerts
Volleyball tournaments
Pickleball tournaments
Fiesta Labor Day/Fiesta Hermosa
Surfing tournaments
Other
Unsure
4.0%
72.3%
13.7%
10.0%
Total
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36 49% say there is a park or recreation facility they would like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach
Question 26: Is there a park or recreation facility you would like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach to meet the needs of your household?
49.3%
33.0%
17.7%
Yes No Unsure
37 Results by gender, age group, and ethnicity
Question 26: Is there a park or recreation facility you would like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach to meet the needs of your household?
46.3%
52.6%
35.6%
50.9%
66.0%
53.5%
38.6%
63.6%
46.0%
33.3%
42.9%
63.3%
15.6%
20.4%
26.7%
8.8%
9.4%
16.3%
28.1%
6.1%
19.7%
33.3%
28.6%
6.7%
38.1%
27.0%
37.8%
40.4%
24.5%
30.2%
33.3%
30.3%
34.3%
33.3%
28.6%
30.0%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Yes
Unsure
No
Yes No
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38 Results by children in home, household size,
survey mode, and survey language
Question 26: Is there a park or recreation facility you would like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach to meet the needs of your household?
67.3%
39.9%
30.4%
51.4%
52.8%
66.0%
50.0%
50.0%
48.6%
50.8%
49.0%
48.0%
50.0%
48.3%
71.4%
8.9%
22.8%
21.4%
22.9%
17.0%
10.0%
3.8%
7.0%
8.6%
6.2%
23.0%
26.0%
20.0%
18.2%
7.1%
23.8%
37.3%
48.2%
25.7%
30.2%
24.0%
46.2%
43.0%
42.9%
43.1%
28.0%
26.0%
30.0%
33.6%
21.4%
Children in home
No children in home
1 household member
2 household members
3 household members
4 household members
More than 4 household members
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Yes
Unsure
No
Yes No
39 Among those who say there’s a park or recreational facility they’d like to see added or improved in the City, 27% cite the public pool Question 27: Please briefly describe the one park or recreation facility you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach. [IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q26]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
49.3%
33.0%
17.7%
Total
27.0%
14.9%
8.8%
6.8%
6.1%
4.1%
3.4%
2.7%
2.7%
2.7%
2.0%
2.0%
1.4%
1.4%
1.4%
1.4%
1.4%
0.7%
0.7%
8.1%
0.7%
Public pool
Pickleball courts
Dog park
Valley Park
Bathrooms
Clark Field
South Park
Noble Park
Skate Park
The Community Center
Drinking fountains
Pier/Beach
Basketball courts
Roller hockey
Tennis courts
Lighting
Playground equipment
Farmer's Market
Ebike Rules on Strand
Other
None
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40 31% say there is a recreation program, class, or activity they would like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach Question 28: Is there a recreation program, class, or activity that you would like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach to meet the needs of your household?
30.7%
48.3%
21.0%
Yes No Unsure
41 Results by gender, age group, and ethnicity
Question 28: Is there a recreation program, class, or activity that you would like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach to meet the needs of your household?
25.6%
36.5%
17.8%
26.3%
34.0%
36.0%
33.3%
33.3%
28.2%
33.3%
19.0%
53.3%
20.0%
22.6%
22.2%
21.1%
13.2%
22.1%
26.3%
9.1%
21.6%
33.3%
28.6%
23.3%
54.4%
40.9%
60.0%
52.6%
52.8%
41.9%
40.4%
57.6%
50.2%
33.3%
52.4%
23.3%
Male
Female
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Yes
Unsure
No
Yes No
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42 Results by children in home, household size,
survey mode, and survey language
Question 28: Is there a recreation program, class, or activity that you would like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach to meet the needs of your household?
33.7%
28.0%
23.2%
32.1%
30.2%
30.0%
42.3%
27.0%
31.4%
24.6%
32.5%
32.0%
33.0%
30.4%
35.7%
15.8%
24.4%
28.6%
22.9%
18.9%
18.0%
7.7%
9.0%
11.4%
7.7%
27.0%
28.0%
26.0%
22.0%
50.5%
47.7%
48.2%
45.0%
50.9%
52.0%
50.0%
64.0%
57.1%
67.7%
40.5%
40.0%
41.0%
47.6%
64.3%
Children in home
No children in home
1 household member
2 household members
3 household members
4 household members
More than 4 household members
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Text
Email
English
Spanish
Yes
Unsure
No
Yes No
43 Among those who say there’s a recreational program they’d like to see added or improved in the City, 16% cite either swimming or pickleball Question 29: Please briefly describe the one recreation program, class, or activity that you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Hermosa Beach. [IF ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO Q28]
[OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE]
30.7%
48.3%
21.0%
Total
16.3%
16.3%
7.6%
7.6%
6.5%
5.4%
3.3%
3.3%
3.3%
3.3%
3.3%
2.2%
2.2%
2.2%
2.2%
2.2%
10.9%
2.2%
Swimming pool/Swimming lessons
Pickleball league/Pickleball classes
Yoga classes
Exercise/Aerobics classes
Cooking classes
Dog training/Dog Park
Senior classes
Tennis lessons
Art classes/Lessons
Surfing
Dance classes
Tai chi
Basketball
Archery lessons
Activities for the youth/Kids
Summer camp
Other
Unsure
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44 Demographics
45 Gender Age Group Ethnicity Survey Language
Survey Mode Children in Household Household Size
Respondent demographics by gender, age group, ethnicity, survey language, survey mode, children in household, and household size
33.3%
35.0%
65.0%
66.7%
50.0%
50.0%
Phone [NET]
Landline
Mobile
Online [NET]
Email
Text
53.3%
45.7%
0.3%
0.7%
Male
Female
I do not identify
as either
Prefer not to
answer
15.0%
19.0%
17.7%
28.7%
19.0%
0.6%
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Prefer not to answer
18.7%
36.3%
17.7%
16.7%
8.7%
2.0%
1 2
3 4
More than 4
Prefer not
to answer
33.7%
64.3%
2.0%
Children in
household
No children in
household
Prefer not to
answer
95.3%
4.7%
English
Spanish
11.0%
71.0%
1.0%
7.0%
7.7%
2.3%
Latino/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Other
Prefer not to answer
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PARK/FACILITY NEEDS
STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWSTOTAL (SMALL GROUPS ONLY)WORKSHOP #1WORKSHOP #2WORKSHOP #3FEEDBACK COMMENTSTOTAL (PUBLIC / COMMUNITY ONLY)CPSC'SMULTIMODAL SURVEY TOTAL (SURVEYS ONLY)GRAND TOTAL Accessibility and ADA access to parks, greenbelt, and beach l 1 l 1 0 2 Basketball court 0 l 1 l 1 2
Benches (don't like new design) 0 l 1 0 1
Bike lanes/bike infrastructure 0 l l 2 0 2
Car charging stations 0 l 1 0 1
Clark building improvements (reopen; finish remodel) 0 l l 2 0 2 Clark field improvements (seating; improve turf; repairs) 0 l l l 3 l 1 4 Clean/remove trash 0 l l 2 0 2
Community center improvements (parking structure, electronic sign/reader board l 1 l 1 l 1 3
Dog park (at park; at beach; off leash hours at park) 0 l l l l 4 l 1 5 Dog waste baggie stations 0 l 1 0 1
Drinking fountains 0 0 l 1 1
Exercise equipment/fitness stations 0 l 1 0 1
General park/building improvements and upgrades (renovate parks; reinvest in parks) l 1 l 1 0 2
Greenbelt improvements (wood chip maintenance; landscaping) l 1 l l 2 0 3 Improve landscape maintenance (more planting; improve irrigation; tree trimming) l 1 l l l 3 0 4
Lawn bowling building/clubhouse (new roof; window repair; expand) 0 l l l l 4 0 4 Lighting 0 0 l 1 1
Noble Park improvements 0 0 l 1 1
Pickleball Court (change available hours; improve existing courts; joint use with Redondo Beach; more courts needed) l 1 l l l l 4 l 1 6 Pier/beach improvements 0 l 1 l 1 2
Playground upgrades (improve existing equipment; add baby/toddler swings) 0 l 1 l 1 2
Preserve open/green space 0 l l 2 0 2
Reduce pickleball (reduce noise; shorten hours) 0 l l 2 0 2 Repurpose Prospect School building for recreation l 1 0 0 1 Restrooms (clean; repair; access at community center; improve beach restrooms) l 1 l l 2 l 1 4
Roller hockey rink 0 0 l 1 1
Shade structures l 1 0 0 1
Skatepark improvements 0 l l 2 l 1 3
Soccer field 0 0 l 1 1
South Park improvements 0 0 l 1 1
Splash pad 0 l l 2 0 2
Strand improvements (ebike traffic calming; separate biking & walking zones; medians; seating; prohibit bikes) l 1 l l l 3 0 4 Swimming pool (joint use with Redondo; community/public pool) l 1 l l l l 4 l 1 6 Teen/Youth center l 1 0 0 1
Tennis courts 0 0 l 1 1
Traffic calming (speed bumps; crosswalks) 0 l l 2 0 2
Valley Park amphitheater (remodel) l 1 0 0 1
Valley Park improvements 0 0 l 1 1
Legend:
Frequent ( 3 )
Apparent ( 2 )
Identified ( 1 )
Public/Community Direct Survey
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PROGRAM NEEDS
STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWSTOTAL (SMALL GROUP ONLY)WORKSHOP #1WORKSHOP #2WORKSHOP #3FEEDBACK COMMENTSTOTAL (PUBLIC/COMMUNITY ONLY)MULTIMODAL SURVEYTOTAL (SURVEYS ONLY)GRAND TOTAL Afterschool program l 1 l 1 0 2
Archery classes 0 0 l 1 1
Art classes (painting; crafts; plein air) 0 l l 2 l 1 3 Basketball program 0 0 l 1 1
Camps (summer; affordable; skateboard) l 1 l l 2 l 1 4
Code and policy reinforcement (dog leash, dog waste, bikes on Strand, unpermitted activities) l 1 l l 2 0 3
Communication/advertise programs & events l 1 l 1 0 2
Concerts (on the beach; music festival at parks/schools on eastside; outdoor) l 1 l l l 3 0 4
Continue/expand special events (international surf festival, triathlon, AVP, great Santa stroll, Spyder surf fest, pier to pier friendship walk)
l 1 l l 2 0 3
Cooking classes (for kids; cake piping) 0 l 1 l 1 2
Dance classes (senior; Polynesian) 0 l 1 l 1 2
Develop partnerships (with schools; sharing of facilities; County; local groups; non profits) l 1 0 0 1
Dog training 0 l 1 l 1 2
E-bike rules and safety program l 1 l l l l 4 l 1 6
Evaluate skatepark rules (allow roller skating; adult protective gear needs) 0 l 1 0 1
Events at different locations/times throughout City 0 l 1 0 1 Exercise/aerobic classes (for seniors) 0 l 1 l 1 2
Farmers Market 0 l 1 l 1 2
Funding (increase budget; pursue grants) 0 l 1 0 1
Hire more staff l 1 0 0 1
Inform public of new/status of projects l 1 0 0 1
Kid friendly, family events l 1 0 0 1
Listen to residents 0 l 1 0 1
Little league program l 1 0 0 1
Movies (outdoor) 0 l l l 3 0 3
Parking permits 0 l l 2 0 2
Pickleball classes/league/camp (balance with available courts; improve sign up/registration) l 1 l l 2 l 1 4
Promote lawn bowling program 0 l l 2 0 2
Security to prevent homeless overnight camping 0 l l 2 0 2 Senior programs l 1 l 1 l 1 3
Sports programs l 1 l 1 0 2
Surfing classes/lessons (year round) 0 l 1 l 1 2
Swimming (classes; swim team; swim club) 0 l l l 3 l 1 4 Tai Chi 0 0 l 1 1
Tennis lessons 0 0 l 1 1
Theater programming (performances; film; video; acting) 0 l l 2 0 2 Yoga 0 l 1 l 1 2
Youth activities and programs l 1 l l 2 l 1 4
Legend:
Frequent ( 3 )
Apparent ( 2 )
Identified ( 1 )
Public/Community
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Workshop 1 / Workshop 2 /
Workshop 3 / Feedback Comments
*Facilities are encompassing of multiple “similar” community comments. Individual comments are identified in the recommendations and appendix.
Small Group
Stakeholder Interviews
Surveys
Multimodal Community Survey /
CPSC’s
HERMOSA BEACH PARKS MASTER PLAN
Facility Needs Prioritization Summary
3 3
3 5
6 6
4 4
4 4
4 Area of
maximum
community
impact
FREQUENT
APPARENT
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Workshop 1 / Workshop 2 /
Workshop 3 / Feedback Comments
Small Group
Stakeholder Interviews
Surveys
Multimodal Community Survey
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Program Needs Prioritization Summary
4 4
4 4
4 3
3 3
3 3
5 Area of
maximum
community
impact
*Programs are encompassing of multiple “similar” community comments. Individual comments are identified in the recommendations and appendix.
FREQUENT
APPARENT
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Based on the park acreage identified
above and the City’s 2021 population of
19,314 the city currently has:
However, the beach (63 acres), which
includes the pier, pier plaza, beachfront,
and the Strand trail, is shared with
surrounding communities and is a
regional attraction. The Los Angeles
County parks assessment did not include
the beach as city park acreage. If we
exclude the beach/open space acres,
the city currently has:
There is a small shortage of developed
park acreage, however there is little
land opportunities to increase the park
acreage in Hermosa Beach. It is also
important to also provide the park
amenities needed by the community
of Hermosa Beach. Amenities such as
soccer fields and swimming pools could
be accomplished through joint use
agreements with the school district, or
other surrounding cities.
NOTE: The General Plan, Plan Hermosa,
gives parkland acreage credit for
the public schools in Hermosa Beach
although there is no joint use agreement
with the school district.
Acreage Analysis
The City of Hermosa Beach currently
owns, controls, and maintains twenty-two
(22) parks, six (6) recreation buildings,
and the recreation beachfront which
encompasses 110.39 acres of developed
parkland and open space.
Cities can require land or in lieu fees for
a minimum of 3 acres per 1,000 residents,
with the possibility of increasing the
requirement to a maximum of 5 acres per
1,000 residents if the city already provides
more than 3 acres per 1,000 residents.
Acres per 1000 Residents
Developed Parks and Beach 5.72 Acres
Acres per 1000 Residents
Developed Parks 2.45 Acres
City-Owned Parks
3rd St & Prospect Ave
4th & Prospect Ave
5th St & Prospect Ave
8th St & Valley Dr
Ocean View Parkette
Sandhill Park
Scout Park
West of Valley School
Greenbelt
Greenwood Park
Kay Etow Parkette
Moondust Parkette
Shaffer Park
Ardmore Park
Bi-Centennial Park
Edith Rodaway Friendship Park
Fort Lots-o-Fun
Noble Park / Greg Jarvis
Memorial
Seaview Park
Clark Complex
South Park
Valley Park
Pier, Beach, and Strand
Community Center Complex
Total Park Acreage
0.026
0.040
0.036
0.198
0.051
0.042
0.048
0.096
18.615
0.518
0.062
0.082
0.075
0.362
0.471
0.511
0.238
0.836
0.284
6.628
4.48 8.75
63.14 4.802
110.39
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Exhibit 3.1-5: Service Area Gap
Analysis for Parkettes
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All rights reserved.
Exhibit 3.1-5: Service Area Gap
Analysis for Linear Parks
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Linear Parks
5 Min
Walk
10 Min
Walk
15 Min
Walk
58.8% of
population
99.2% of
population
100% of
population
11,456 pop
/ 1.12 sq.
miles
19,315 pop
/ 1.97 sq.
miles
19,472 pop
/ 2.07 sq.
miles
Parkettes
5 Min
Walk
10 Min
Walk
15 Min
Walk
31.5% of
population
79.7% of
population
98.1% of
population
6,134 pop /
.6 sq. miles
15,517 pop
/ 1.55 sq.
miles
19,111 pop
/ 2.03 sq.
miles
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Exhibit 3.1-6: Service Area Gap Analysis
for Neighborhood Parks
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Exhibit 3.1-7: Service Area Gap Analysis
for Community Parks
GAP analysis - Community Parks
0 0.13 0.25 0.5 City of He
Miles
Community Parks Walking Radius
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
15 Minutes
Community Parks of Hermosa Beach
20 - Clark Complex
21 - South Park
22 - Valley Park
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GAP analysis - Community Parks
0 0.13 0.25 0.5 City of Hermosa Beach - California Miles Community Parks Walking Radius
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
15 Minutes
Community Parks of Hermosa Beach
20 - Clark Complex
21 - South Park
22 - Valley Park
Neighborhood Parks
5 Min
Walk
10 Min
Walk
15 Min
Walk
43.3% of
population
82.8% of
population
90.9% of
population
8,435 pop
/ .78 sq.
miles
16,118 pop /
1.6 sq. miles
17,700 pop /
1.9 sq. miles
Community Parks
5 Min
Walk
10 Min
Walk
15 Min
Walk
24.7% of
population
68.6% of
population
99.6% of
population
4,807 pop
/ .56 sq.
miles
13,364 pop
/ 1.55 sq.
miles
19,401 pop
/ 2.07 sq.
miles
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All Parks
5 Min
Walk
10 Min
Walk
16.7% of
population
100% of
population
3,233 pop
/ 1.66 sq.
miles
19,472 pop
/ 2.07 sq.
miles
Exhibit 3.1-10: Service Area Gap
Analysis for All Parks
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All rights reserved.
The City of Hermosa Beach parks are
properly distributed throughout the city to
provide a park within walking distance for
all residents in the city. There are no park
service area gaps in Hermosa Beach.
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The Hermosa Beach Parks Master Plan serves as a guide and implementation tool for the management and development of parks and recreation facilities throughout the city. This document represents a summary of the community outreach, research, and professional analysis conducted. The culminating result is a community inspired plan for the future of parks and recreation in Hermosa Beach.
The process began with a review of pertinent planning documents, existing park resources, and recreation opportunities. Following the initial inventory, a community outreach campaign was developed. In-person workshops, online video presentations, one-on-one stakeholder interviews, public online surveys, direct website feedback, and presentations at communitywide special events were conducted to analyze the community recreation demand in the city. Throughout the process, project updates and summary results were posted to the project website. This website enabled community members to review updates and provide immediate feedback at any point during the project. This resource allowed anyone in the community to have a voice in the process regardless of when and where meetings were held.
The cornerstone of the success of the Parks Master Plan is Hermosa Beach’s ability to sustain and maintain adequate operations funding for existing facilities and secure new funding, and associated long-term operations and maintenance revenues, for future enhancements. The Master Plan details currently programmed capital improvement projects that support parks and recreation as well those that are identified but unfunded, as the backlog of deferred projects has grown over time, and new project needs identified through the Master Plan process. With limited financial resources, it will be challenging to find the capital required to renovate or enhance parks and facilities as well as maintain existing parks and infrastructure.
Another vexing task will be sustaining the affordability of recreation fee supported programs to meet needs and demands for residents. The Master Plan details funding options and considerations for park development, maintenance, and operations to assist Hermosa Beach in preparing for plan implementation.
This Master Plan recommends a wide range of maintenance and staffing enhancements following a detailed review of Community Resources Department and Public Works Department operations and is further described in Section Four (pg. 83), and in the Appendix.
The following are key strategies developed to balance the available inventory with the community’s recreational desires.
Each of the following recommended key strategies are designed to balance the equation of where existing recreation resources exist and how they relate to the needs of the community. Through this analysis recreation development can flourish and continue to support a thriving outdoor community.
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Key Strategy #1: Celebrate the Community’s Athleticism and Sports History Through Facility Improvements at Clark Complex
Goal 1.1: Address the growing demand for pickleball through balancing the schedule for open-play, reservations, and programming.
Goal 1.2: Improve community gathering and athletic events through Clark Field Improvements.
Goal 1.3: Embrace and support long cherished sport activities through Lawn Bowling Clubhouse improvements.
Key Strategy #2: Preserve Community Quality of Life Through Policy Enforcement and Funding Strategies
Goal 2.1: Establish landscape design standards for the Greenbelt promoting natural trail beauty and access for all.
Goal 2.2: Balance community facility use with maintenance levels of service, supported by increased funding and staffing levels.
Goal 2.3: Continued enforcement of Strand violations to preserve recreation enjoyment for residents and visitors.
Goal 2.4: Revisit maximum number of high impact level events to ensure that there is adequate staffing across all supporting departments (i.e., Community Resources, Police, and Public Works) to ensure a safe and high quality experience while not impacting the necessary work by these departments and increase staffing and funding level commensurate with increase in events.
Goal 2.5: Continue to support the Bike Smart Hermosa Program.
Goal 2.6: Develop and implement enhanced maintenance tracking systems to help ensure restroom facilities are cleaned commensurate with the high levels of demand, supported by increased funding and staffing levels.
Key Strategy #3: Explore Opportunities to Strengthen Community Relations and Develop Joint Use Facilities for All to Enjoy
Goal 3.1: Foster partnerships in support of developing programming to support aquatic activities.
Goal 3.2: Explore current recreation spaces and feasibility to provide dog friendly amenities, while considering the associated increases in operations and maintenance costs and neighborhood impacts.
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Key Strategy #4: Modernize Community Center Complex with Improved Access to Increase Facility Availability to the Community
Goal 4.1: Improve the Community Center Complex with focused improvements to access, identity, and high visibility communications.
Goal 4.2: Reconnect with the community through modernizing skateboarding opportunities in the city.
Key Strategy #5: Pursue Community Inspired Programming Opportunities Goal 5.1: Continue to develop and refine community programming today and in the future with regular community outreach and dialogue.
Key Strategy #6: Continued investment in the City’s existing first class parks infrastructure resources
Goal 6.1: Continued prioritization on completion of deferred maintenance on existing parks infrastructure resources over new enhancements or facilities.
Goal 6.2: Continue to evaluate and adjust contract maintenance services to meet the high demand of parks usage and balance between in-house versus contract services, and other demand changes over time.
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Operations and Maintenance Plan
Public Works and Community Services are tied closely together. This means any new infrastructure developed in the recreation system will increase the maintenance components (staffing, funding, or contract labor increases). Furthermore, this is also true with the development of new programs and large community events. Several functions of the Hermosa Beach Public Works Department are not easily categorized within standard funding matrices. Many aspects of their workload are difficult to accurately quantify and predict, including non-prescriptive or unscheduled tasks such as vandalism repair, special event coverage, resident, and City Council requests. These elements are done in addition to the standard maintenance schedules.
Balancing the scales of recreation programming and facilities with public works maintenance support is critical for the continued growth of the city. The purpose of the Operations and Maintenance Plan is to define recommended maintenance practices for the City of Hermosa Beach’s Public Works Department (“Department”) for maintaining modern high-quality parks, open spaces, trails, and recreation sites and assets. Some of these maintenance practices are currently being provided, while others are recommendations for the Department as staff and funding becomes available.
The Operations and Maintenance Plan is a living document, and will assist the Department to improve the identification, justification, and prioritization of maintenance requirements for park and recreation sites and assets. This is achieved by establishing a clear quantification of resources necessary to maintain the current system as high‐quality, accounting for aging facilities that continually deteriorate from use, as well as incorporating sites and assets being considered for addition to the City of Hermosa Beach through the master planning process. This includes consideration of sustainability factors, existing conditions of the current inventory, as well as additional sites and assets that are being considered.
This document is designed to weigh the current and future developments that the department will face with a growing recreation demand and transition towards enhanced levels of maintenance service beyond what can currently be provided with existing staffing levels. The difference between the two will illustrate the need for additional maintenance resources to meet the community demand.
Refer to the Staffing Assessment for Public Works & Community Resources Departments report for more information.
Recommended Efficiency & Maintenance Standards
NOTE: Current city standards per the Merchants Landscaping contract are noted in italic if they are included in current contract and bold if they are not included in current contract and recommended to add when contract is renewed. All other standards listed are based on best practices and should be implemented as staff and funding are available.
Accessibility
• All City parks are places of public use and accommodation, and as such, shall meet the requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 2 of 65 Turf (City—mow to 1-1 ½ inches weekly)
• Mowing to be performed, as weather allows one time per week during active growing seasons of March through October, and once every other week from November through February. • Work should be performed on the same day each week. All mowing’s missed due to inclement weather or ground conditions shall be rescheduled and completed within 3 working days. • All glass, leaves, paper, and other debris should be removed and disposed of off-site prior to mowing.
• All portable obstructions such as picnic tables and trash containers shall be moved to mow all portions of turf.
• All turf areas shall be overseeded twice annually.
• All bare, worn, or sparse areas in the turf shall be reseeded to re-establish turf to an acceptable condition annually between February 15 and March 15 in sports and athletic fields and after April 1st in other areas. Sport field renovations shall include:
o filling in or regarding low spots, divots, sink holes or other unevenness of the turf area. o aerate turf areas.
o dethatch turf as needed.
o seed.
o fertilize and top dress with compost (humus or mushroom compost). o add other soil amendments as required by soils test analysis. • During the peak growing season, mowing of sports/athletic fields should occur twice a week.
Mowing heights for baseball and softball fields is to be 1 ½ inches. Mowing height for all other turf areas is generally 2 ½ inches but may vary according to species:
o Bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue—3 inches May thru September o Bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue—2 inches October thru April o St. Augustine—2 ¼ inches year round
o Bermuda—1 inch year round
Thatch Removal
• Thatch shall be removed, as needed, with a vertical mower once a year. • Removal shall be coordinated with soil aeration and fertilization.
Fertilization (City—Four times a year)
• Fertilizing of turf to be completed a minimum of three times per year and maximum of once per month for sports/athletic fields. The amount of fertilizing to be determined by type of fertilizer and soil conditions. (example: slow release or water soluble) • Test soil for nutrient levels and recommendations for improvement one time per year.
Aeration (City—Twice a year/3/4-inch depth)
• Aerating to be completed three times per year and overdressed with grass seed and soil amendment as needed (humus or mushroom compost). Safety checks to be done monthly with holes or divots filled with soil as needed.
• Aeration shall be accomplished by removing 1” diameter by 2” deep cores at a maximum spacing of 6” by use of a mechanical aeration machine.
• All walkways, roadways, trails, landscaped areas, or other areas dirtied by aeration operations shall be cleaned and all debris disposed of off-site.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 3 of 65 Edging
• Edged one time per week during the active growing season of March through October, and once per month from November through February.
• The turf shall be trimmed from sprinkler heads and 18 inches from all tree trunks. • All walkways, roadways, trails, or other areas dirtied by edging operations shall be cleaned and all debris disposed of off-site.
Weed Control (City—No pesticide use)
• Weed control to be completed for the control of warm and cool season weeds in turf.
Spraying to be completed in spring and fall per a written recommendation of a Pest Control Advisor to control weeds in turf to a satisfactory level of less than 5% per area. • Contractor shall provide a complete non-pesticide/herbicide solution to insect, disease, and pest control as necessary or as directed by the City representative so as to keep plant materials in a healthy condition and free from insects and disease.
• It is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the City of any infection or disease of any trees or landscape.
• Weeds and grass shall be removed from all planted areas within seven days of the time that they are first visible. Methods for removal shall be hand removal or cultivation dependent upon planting concentration.
• It is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the City of any infection or disease of any trees or landscape.
• Pest control to be completed as needed to control/prevent all pests in turf. Any damage done by pests is to be fixed immediately upon discovery of damage.
Rodents
• All turf and landscape areas shall be maintained free of rodents and pests. • Inspection and treatment shall take place no less than 1 time per month or per labeling of chemicals used.
• Control shall be done by either chemical, mechanical, CO2 gas injector, or manual methods.
The preferred method is the utilization of a CO2 gas injector. • All mounds shall be raked level a minimum of 24 hours prior to treatment. • All treated areas shall be inspected after treatment for dying animals which shall be properly disposed of off-site.
Shrub Beds
• Pruning of shrubs shall be trimmed, shaped, and thinned as needed to keep a neatly maintained appearance and size.
• In addition, all shrubs shall be trimmed to maintain 12-inch horizontal clearance along all walkways, trails, buildings, and walls to prevent encroachment onto private property and to remove dead, damaged, or diseased limbs as necessary. Curbside areas within the Greenbelt shall not exceed 18 inches from the curb.
Shrub Beds Continued
• Weeds to be removed or prevented as needed by means of. Contractor shall provide a complete non-pesticide/herbicide solution to insect, disease, and pest control as necessary or as directed by the City representative so as to keep plant materials in a healthy condition and free from insects and disease. Shrub beds to be kept weed free (weeds not to be allowed to grow above two inches in height or to be more than 10% of the shrub bed).
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 4 of 65 • Pest control to be done as needed to control/prevent all pests on or around the shrubs. Any damage to plants or soil should be addressed immediately upon discovery. • All shrub beds shall be fertilized as necessary to maintain a healthy condition. • Ground cover areas shall be free of moisture at the time of fertilizer application. Application of the fertilizer shall be done in sections, determined by the areas covered by each irrigation system. All areas fertilized shall be thoroughly soaked immediately after the fertilizer is broadcast.
• Control of rodents, snails, slugs, and sow bugs, by use of traps. • All trimmings and debris shall be removed and disposed of off-site. • All dead or severely damaged plant material shall be removed and replaced within 30 days of notice.
Tree Care (City—25 feet or larger every two years. No pest control permitted.) • Trees less than 5 years old and/or 25 feet are to be structurally pruned as needed for proper health and shape of the tree. Pruning branches shall be kept at 10 feet for parks and 13 feet for medians.
• Trees 5 years and older and or larger than 25 feet are to be pruned a minimum of once every 5 years or as needed for structural health and safety; pruning is to be or include removal of dead and damaged branches, thinning of canopy or required aesthetics. Rising of lowest branches are to be done as needed to maintain an 8-foot clearance over sidewalks and 14 feet clearance over bicycle lanes and streets. No more than ¼ of the foliage may be removed at any single pruning. • Pruning of trees shall occur from October 1st through January 31st, except for emergency pruning.
• Newly planted trees shall be properly staked utilizing 3-inch stakes. Trees shall be supported by double-staking with cinch ties applied at the lower and upper portions of the truck and inspected on a regular basis to prevent rubbing and girdling. Cinch ties or VIT braces shall be used to prevent bruising.
• Special emphasis shall be placed upon public safety during pruning operations, particularly when adjacent to roadways.
• Pruning criteria:
o The initial step is the removal of all deadwood and weak, diseased, insect infected, and damaged limbs.
o All trees shall be pruned for vertical and horizontal clearance. o All crossed or rubbing limbs shall be removed unless removal will result in large gaps in the general outline.
o All trees shall be thinned of smaller limbs to distribute the foliage evenly. o All trees shall be trimmed and shaped to provide a symmetrical appearance typical of the species.
o All suckers and sprouts shall be cut flush with the trunk or limb. • All trees to be inspected and thinned as required to prevent damage from winds. • Tree wells to be kept weed free. Preventive or removal of weeds is to be done by manual, chemical, or biological control methods. (Weeds should not be allowed to grow above two inches in height.)
• The contractor shall provide a complete non-pesticide/herbicide solution to insect, disease, and pest control as necessary or as directed by the City representative so as to keep trees in a healthy condition and free from insects and disease. Pest control to be done as needed for prevention or control of pests in the trees per pest control advisor’s recommendation and recommendation of an ISA certified arborist. Control of aphids and other seasonal pests to be done in a timely manner to prevent health or aesthetic problems with neighboring residence.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 5 of 65 • Fertilize a minimum of two times per year and maximum of one time per month for proper health of shrubs areas. The amount of fertilizing is to be determined by type of fertilizer, soil conditions, and tree needs.
• Develop and maintain a tree inventory that includes the trees and variety in all public areas. The inventory should utilize GPS and GIS technologies to ensure precision and accuracy of tree records including maintenance levels. (The City completed an inventory over 6 years ago with Davey Resource Group, but that inventory has not been maintained or updated.) Tree Care - Infection, Disease, and Pest Control (Below are City specifications for Infection, Disease, and Pest Control. Should be noted that chemical use is not permitted.) • Contractor shall provide a complete non-pesticide/herbicide solution to insect, disease, and pest control as necessary or as directed by the City representative so as to keep plant materials in a healthy condition and free from insects and disease.
• Control of rodents, snails, slugs, and sow bugs, by use of traps is permissible. • The Contractor shall not use any poisonous materials. • The Contractor shall obtain the City's approval forty-eight (48) hours prior to the use of any mechanical or any other method of control.
• It is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the City of any infection or disease of any trees or landscape. The labor and material needed to complete this section is considered normal maintenance, not extra work, and no charge to the City.
Mulch
• Planters shall be mulched to a depth of 3 inches and replenished as needed. • Mulch is to be maintained around all trees.
Irrigation (City-=daily inspections)
• All irrigation systems are to be inspected visually on a weekly basis. Inspection to be based on observations of new wet or dry areas in turf and/or landscaping. • All irrigation systems shall be inspected monthly during the growing season by testing the operation of each zone. Repairs, if necessary, shall be performed immediately. • All systems will comply with State and local laws regarding backflow prevention and protection of the public water system.
• Controllers are to be programmed according to specific site conditions as needed for proper health of the plants. Irrigation will deliver water, when possible, during non-use hours. • Broken heads are to be repaired within 48 hours after the work is approved by the Department.
All broken lateral lines have to be repaired within 48 hours after the work is approved by the Department. All mainline breaks are to be secured as soon as they are discovered or reported to the contractor. Repairs of mainline breaks are to be completed within 72 hours after the work is approved by the Department.
• Valves to be repaired or replaced within 96 hours after work is approved by the Department.
Any holes dug to inspect or repair irrigation lines are to be covered with plywood and marked with a cone or barricade and cautioned off with caution take when applicable. No holes are to be left longer than 96 hours unless approved by the Department.
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• Restrooms are to be opened and closed per Department requirements. Restrooms are to be inspected, cleaned, and stocked with supplies at a minimum of 1 time per day. Inspection of facilities should take place no less than 2 times per day (once when opening and once when locking facilities).
• Restrooms will be graffiti-free, and graffiti shall be removed within one day of discovery. • Restrooms will comply with State and local Health Department standards. • Any safety issues should be addressed immediately.
• Trash cans should be emptied no less than 1 time per day.
Fences
• Fences shall be installed where needed to protect park property, restrict access to hazardous areas, augment user safety or protect adjoining properties. • Repair and replace fences, gates, and locking devices immediately which are required for equipment protection.
• All fences will be free from litter and graffiti. Graffiti shall be removed within one day of discovery.
• Wooden fences will be plumb, sturdy, have no missing boards and, where needed, will be painted, or stained on a regular schedule.
• Metal or wire fabric fencing poles will be straight and fabric taut with no hole or gaps. If fencing contains slats, they should be in good repair and missing slats should be replaced. • Where painted, metal fencing should not be faded or chipped and should be painted on a regular basis.
Signage
• All signage will be clean and graffiti-free. Graffiti shall be removed within one day of discovery. • All signage shall be readable, not faded, and shall not be covered by trees or other plant material,
• All signage shall be securely mounted and appropriately located at key points for visitor information and safety.
Drinking Fountains and Park Furniture (City—daily)
• To be inspected no less than 1 time per week for proper working order, graffiti, and removal of debris.
• Drinking fountains should be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of 1 time per week. • Leaks will be repaired immediately.
• Stickers and other graffiti removed no less than 1 time per week or with 24 hours of discovery. • Barbeques are to be emptied of coals, ash, and litter weekly. • Picnic tables and benches shall be pressure washed annually, at a minimum.
Park Water Features
• Water features will be clean, litter free, and fully functional. • Check and record water sanitation levels on a regular basis. • Water sanitation levels shall follow State and local Health Department standards. • Timers shall be set for optimal use with water conservation in mind. • Structure shall be graffiti-free, and graffiti shall be removed with one day of discovery.
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• Playgrounds are to be inspected visually every day.
• Sand and wood fibers shall be kept free of weeds, litter, and debris. Sand shall be kept in a reasonably leveled condition to prevent the development of large holes or the exposure of equipment footings or foundations.
• Sand or wood fibers shall be replenished twice a year. • Complete playground inspection at least bi-monthly. All inspections are to be completed under the supervision of a Certified Playground Safety Inspector by an employee who has completed Playground Safety Inspector training. Complete safety-related repairs immediately and initiate other repairs within 24 hours of discovery.
• Safety surface materials shall be maintained at recommended depth. Areas under swings and slide landing areas shall need raking on a regular basis to maintain depth. • All graffiti is to be removed or reported to the Department within 24 hours of first discovery.
Trash/Debris
• All sites are to be formally inspected a minimum of 1 time per day for any loose debris or litter. • All debris or litter, after the initial inspection shall be removed upon discovery of their presence.
Hard Surfaces, Decomposed Granite, Wood Chip Walk Path, Greenways (City—daily) • All hardscape areas and decomposed granite of a park are to be inspected no less than 1 time per week for safety and graffiti. All hazards are to be reported to the Department within 24 hours of first discovering it.
• All hard surfaces and decomposed granite shall be cleaned of loose debris a minimum of one time per week by use of vacuum, broom, street sweeper, or other mechanical means that removes debris from the surface. Surfaces shall include and not limited to sports courts (basketball or tennis courts), walkways, multi-use concrete pads, picnic areas, parking lots, baseball dugouts, or maintenance areas. (NOTE: City currently prohibits the use of blowers based on an ordinance established in 2001-- Leaf Blowers. The use or operation or allowing the use or operation of any portable machine powered with a combustion, gasoline or electric powered engine used to blow leaves, dirt and other debris off sidewalks, driveways, lawns, and other surfaces. (Ord.01-1213 §1, Feb. 2001)
• Erosion control designs and devices such as out sloped surfaces, drainage dips, and water bars will be installed and maintained to protect the integrity of the trail and to prolong its useful life of trails and greenways. Pruning of encroaching vegetation will be performed in a natural manner on an as needed basis.
• The Greenbelt center walk path shall have a minimum depth of 3 inches of wood chips. Wood chips shall be clean and less than a 3-inch length.
• All surfaces shall be free of cracks, potholes, and tripping hazards. • All tennis, basketball, or other courts are to be cleaned monthly with the use of a water broom. • Graffiti is to be removed within 24 hours of first discovery.
Preventative and Safety Checks
• Sites are to be formally inspected for the general safety of users no less than 1 time per month for all aspects of the site.
• The Department is to be notified of all problems within 24 hours of discovery. • Request for immediate repair shall be immediately generated for all health and safety issues.
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• Park staff scheduled to work until 11 pm or later shall monthly inspect the working condition of all park lights. Request for repair shall be initiated within 24 hours and repair completed within 48 hours.
• All park restrooms should be on timers to lock doors in the evening and unlock in the morning.
Tennis, Pickleball, and Basketball Courts
• Nets will be set at the correct playing height and will be free of tears or holes. • Backboards, rims, and nets will be in good repair.
• Court surfaces will be free of leaves, grit, and other debris, so at no time it detracts from the look or safety of the area.
• Court surface markings will be well defined.
• Court surfaces shall be pressure washed annually, at a minimum. • All light times shall be in working order and scheduled according to use.
Picnic Shelters, Group Areas, Gazebos, and Reservation Areas • All structures shall be structurally sound.
• The structure will be free of debris and litter, so at no time it detracts from the look or safety of the area.
• Structure shall be graffiti-free, and graffiti shall be removed within one day of discovery. • Picnic tables, benches, and outdoor cooking receptacles will be clean including sweeping and/or washing down, graffiti-free, in good repair and ready for use. Grills shall be brushed, and coals removed, if needed to maintain cleanliness of site.
• Picnic Shelters, Group Areas, Gazebos, and Reservation Areas shall be pressure washed annually, at a minimum.
• All reservation areas will be inspected before each reservation used to ensure the site is customer ready.
Community Centers/Buildings/Concessions Stands
• Overall maintenance of physical facilities shall be inspected daily. • Floors shall be free of dirt, litter, and debris.
• All buildings will be graffiti-free, and graffiti shall be removed within one day of discovery. • Food handling areas will always comply with State and local Health Department Standards. • Stored items shall be stored safely and not block access or egress, fire extinguishers, pull stations or light switches.
• Roofs, and roof vents shall not leak and shall be free of limbs, litter, and debris. • Exterior surfaces shall be free of holes, gaps, and peeling paint. • Lighting fixtures and electrical outlets shall be in proper working order and timers set per the timer schedule or activated by photocell.
• The Department is to be notified of all problems within 24 hours of discovery.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 9 of 65 Estimated Labor Hours and Cost for Maintenance
An initial important first step is the evaluation of standardized and regular maintenance (productive tasks) requirements of the Department to quantify workload. This initial step measures regular on-going programmed and planned maintenance activities such as regular mowing, landscaping, pruning, structure and infrastructure maintenance and trail work. There will remain many aspects of the workload that is difficult to accurately quantify, including non-productive tasks such as vandalism repair, special event coverage, and travel time.
The spreadsheet shown in Appendix A, based primarily on industry standards, is designed to provide the estimated total hours required in productive tasks for each individual park and the system, based on the actual park inventory. (For the purpose of this report a separate excel spreadsheet is attached.)
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 10 of 65 Contracted Labor
Currently the City maintains the parks and landscaped areas with contracted landscaping services for parks, street trees, medians. Additionally, maintenance is performed at City owned facilities (City Hall, City Storage Building, City Yard, Clark Building, Community Center, Community Services Building, Hermosa Beach Library, Hermosa Beach Fire Station, and Hermosa Beach Police Department. The current contract was awarded to Merchants Landscape Services in July 2022 and expires at the end of June 2025.
There is a separate contract for maintenance on cleaning of all park restrooms.
Park maintenance activities fall under the leadership of the Public Works Department within a Division responsible for Parks, Medians, Sewers, and Storm Drains. Full-time equivalent staffing for the park maintenance functions amounts to 4.53 FTE. A portion of this amount is percentage charges to other full-time personnel such as:
• Public Works Superintendent—0.15
• Public Works Crew Supervisor—0.88
• Maintenance Worker I—1.90
• Maintenance Worker II—0.90
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 11 of 65 Performance Standards to Measure Success
Recommended Performance Measures Indicators Citywide:
• What is the acreage of developed parkland per 1,000 residents? Track changes to the original baseline measurement.
• What is the percentage of tree canopy coverage for the city? Track changes to the original baseline measurement.
• Are park and recreation facilities available to all citizens, regardless of physical condition, ethnicity, or socio-economic status?
o Percentage of parks and recreation assets that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements.
o Percentage of streets with sidewalks or bicycle lanes within a half-mile of parks or recreation centers.
o Number of parking spaces (vehicle and bicycle) that are used during peak times versus the number that are available.
• Incorporate “Green” practices into daily operations and future projects and development. • Better define volunteer opportunities and track hours per year utilized within park and recreation facilities.
Recommended Performance Measures Indicators Operations:
• Establish park maintenance standards and frequency rates for all assets maintained. • Complete estimated park labor hours for each park site and a tracking system to quantify hours worked at each facility.
• Establish the developed acres managed by contracted labor and/or per Department employee. o While typical industry best practices range from 10-15 acres managed per maintenance employee, this figure fluctuates based on maintenance standards adopted by each agency.
• Establish the number of employee hours managed by a supervisor. o Typical industry best practices are 50,000 total employee hours per supervisor a year to manage.
• Establish a minimum of training hours per year per employee. o Best practices entail 40 hours of training per year per employee. • Establish an acceptable percentage of park standards to be met per year. o Often as much as 90% of the standards that are established are met on an annual basis. • Equipment replacement schedules are met and funded to the replacement outcomes desired. • Track water usage by park site, benchmark, and establish goals to reduce water consumption.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 12 of 65 Sustainability
A sustainability plan is an effort shared by all Departments. The City of Hermosa Beach has the beginnings of an active program towards the development of sustainable practices within the park system. The City is encouraged to further develop a strategy that fully engages stakeholders in the process of identifying and implementing sustainability improvements within existing parks and in the development of new park facilities. An initial phase for the City would include conducting assessments, identifying opportunities, and establishing objectives, benchmarks, or targets for specific activities.
Efforts to develop and implement sustainable principles in the planning, design, construction, and operation of park facilities within the City will have immediate results in best practices, costs savings, public perception, and leadership within the community.
A 2023 NRPA report on sustainability found that most agencies do not have a documented sustainability plan. The NRPA research and conservation teams developed a survey to gain an understanding of the sustainability practices currently implemented by park and recreation agencies. The survey generated responses from 377 agencies, a 12% response rate. In addition to most agencies not having a sustainability plan, other key findings included:
• Park and recreation agencies’ sustainability activities not only focus on environmental benefits but also on public education and cost savings.
• Most park and recreation agencies do not closely track the cost savings that sustainable actions may generate.
• Barriers that keep agencies from implementing more sustainability measures include a lack of funding, a lack of dedicated staff and limited expertise on practices.
Sustainability has become an overarching concept through which we understand the rational and reasonable consumption of resources. Sustainability is generally regarded through three lenses:
economy, society, and environment. Advocates of sustainability emphasize the importance of establishing linkages among these three dimensions to fully implement sustainable practices.
Sustainability within the operations of parks, recreation, and community services is important for several reasons, including on-going drought conditions, limited resources, cost savings, and setting an example to the community. Parks and recreation departments nationwide fortify the social, economic, and environmental landscapes within the local communities. Sustainability could provide the vehicle for addressing many of the City’s most pressing challenges, such as better aligning the design and construction of parks with their long-term maintenance, stormwater retention, water quality, and the economic values of sustainability that provide operational savings, thus providing the potential of additional funding for long-term capital.
The following is a potential list of sustainable practices which the City of Hermosa Beach could include within the Sustainable Management System for parks and recreation. These include:
Use of Native Plants—The City currently has no formalized policy in place, although the City typically plants Mediterranean/Southern California adaptable species. A formalized policy should be developed identifying acceptable species based on the ecoregion and requiring plantings of a minimum of 80% of these identified natives in any new or renovated project. The approach of the policy could be based on plants endemic to the inland climate of Mediterranean/Southern California, identifying benefits to other native species, and mandate that 80% of new planting must be classified as Native. Another approach would be to develop a drought tolerant plant policy that adopts an appropriate plant material list by
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 13 of 65 drought tolerant level (low, medium, high) and require that 100% meet medium level and 90% high levels.
Naturalize Parks—The City should undertake an effort to inventory and establish areas where portions of parks could be naturalized by the removal of unused turf and other non-native plantings and replaced with natives. This will help achieve reductions in water use.
Community Gardens—The City has a Community Garden at South Park but should evaluate the potential of other areas of limited use within the park system for the development of community gardens.
Recycling of Park Waste—There was evidence of standard recycling containers within the parks for public use, although this effort could be expanded. All trash goes through mixed waste recovery after service to maximize recycling.
Green Waste/Composting—Currently a franchised waste hauler provides bins for collection and recycling of organic waste. All City facilities and most private properties participate in the program with composting completed at the community garden by garden volunteers. The City should consider expansion of the program to include reuse of mulched materials within parks to impact weed growth.
Demonstration Gardens—The City should develop a demonstration garden at a selected site within the City. This garden should highlight native plantings which would be appropriate for homeowner landscaping, such as those found within the Hermosa Beach area. Potential locations of future demonstration gardens could be at public facilities with heavy visitation numbers. We have an “Oceanfriendly” (drought-tolerant) demonstration garden at the Community Center.
Storm Water Retention/Bioswales—Use of bioswales should become standard within the park system especially adjacent to hardscapes such as road and parking lots but utilizing native plantings.
Use of Impervious Surfaces—The City should move toward the use of decomposed granite in trail development except where heavy use can mandate the use of concrete and asphalt.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 14 of 65 Use of Alternative Energy Sources— Alternative energy refers to energy sources that have fewer undesired consequences. Alternative energy sources are renewable and often result is utility savings and have lower carbon emissions, compared to conventional energy sources. Common uses within public park systems include solar and wind. The City should explore options to develop alternate energy sources such as the utilization of solar power irrigation controls.
Utility Reduction Program—Staff should develop a tracking system of utility consumption at each park unit by month. Once a baseline is established, park staff can work towards reductions in energy usage.
Habitat Development—The City has limited potential candidates within the park system for demonstration habitat enhancement projects. This could involve the removal of large expanses of unused turf areas.
Public Education of Sustainable Practices—The City should evaluate the opportunity to work with students from local high schools and colleges to support and deliver public education of sustainable practices at City parks.
Recommendations
The City of Hermosa Beach should work to develop a Sustainable Management Performance System.
This system will outline and assist with prioritization of sustainable practices in construction, operations and/or maintenance activities. The system should outline tracking procedures that will report both successes and shortcomings in reaching established goals. The development of a sustainable performance system by the Department will help to present a strategy to engage stakeholders in the process of identifying and implementing sustainability improvements in operations. Further, development and use of a sustainable performance system will provide the Department with important data necessary to communicate the success of their sustainability efforts.
The City of Hermosa Beach is encouraged to conduct assessments, identify opportunities, and establish objectives or targets for specific activities. The Department has initiated a limited number of sustainability practices to improve operations. Further expansion and monitoring performance of sustainability practices should be communicated to staff and elected officials. Over time these measures will help the City to institute cultural changes and continual improvement relative to sustainability objectives and goals.
In the development of the Sustainability Management System, it is important to look beyond the traditional environmental components and to consider and integrate concepts of economics and social responsibility.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 15 of 65 City of Hermosa Beach All Departments - Short-term Recommendations (next 10- 15 years):
• Recognize and document sustainability efforts already in use and/or recently developed. • Establish a “Park Green Team” to fully promote sustainability throughout the City. • Develop an implementation plan to upgrade the City’s park and sports field lighting to energy efficient LEDs. Compared to the current standard high-pressure sodium lights currently in parks, which last six years, LEDs not only reduce energy consumption but can last up to 20 years before needing replacement, potentially producing up to an 80 percent savings on maintenance. New York’s Central Park achieved a 62% savings in energy use after replacement with LED’s.
Additionally, both the Federal government and California have offered incentives and rebates that can reduce the project costs by up to 40%. Estimated annual utility savings can result in project payback in 3 to 11 years.
• Analyze feasibility and implement solar energy sources in park designs for exterior lighting, parking lots, restrooms, irrigation controllers, etc.
• Implement small-scale renewable energy demonstration projects and/or solar lighting projects. • Reduce resource consumption. Set benchmark reduction levels and monitor progress. • Develop a native plant policy that requires 80% Mediterranean/Southern California adaptable species in all new and remodeled landscaping.
• The City should fund a project to identify “non-functional” turf areas in all parks for conversion into native and/or drought tolerant landscaping. “Non-functional” turf should be designed as areas not utilized for traditional active recreation, areas that are not fields of play, or paths of travel adjacent to picnic areas or play structures.
• Reduce irrigation in areas identified in the above project as low-use areas of parks currently planted in turf. These sites, if isolated within the irrigation system, could be shut down or watered once a week to maintain park trees.
• Continue to shred fallen leaves using mulching blades on mowers with the material moved to shrub beds as compost material.
• Continue to expand use of other “green” techniques in on-going maintenance, operations, and capital improvement projects and practices, including stormwater management, plant materials, recycled materials, and energy efficient materials.
• Identify locally available materials and sustainable products. • Seek grant funding to enhance or restore natural habitat in existing parks. Develop a plan for a habitat restoration pilot project within the park system. Many grant programs are available through the State of California Department of Natural Resources. • Continue to research and incorporate sustainable green techniques and materials into capital improvement projects and/or operations and maintenance practices. Use research and experience to develop additional sustainable standard details and specifications. • Adopt and utilize a checklist outlining optimal sustainable design strategies for sustainable parks.
Long-term Recommendations (15 -25 years)
• Work with other municipal and regional jurisdictions including the County of Los Angeles to improve shared ecological systems, using watershed protection principles and regional projects such as trails and greenways as a basis for cooperation. • Begin the conversion of identified “non-functional” turf areas into native and/or drought tolerant landscaping. “Non-functional” turf should be designed as areas not utilized for traditional active recreation, areas that are not fields of play, or paths of travel adjacent to picnic areas or play structures.
• Based on a Native Plant Policy, the City should develop and implement an Urban Tree and forest Management and Development Plan. When completed, this plan should lay out for the City its
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This should be replaced with the above recommendation.) • Expand the green waste/composting program to include the utilization of the mulch within parks to combat weed growth.
• Consider implementation of larger renewable energy demonstration projects. Plan and budget for one medium to large scale renewable energy installation at an existing City facility. Evaluate the best available technology and conditions for the specific park chosen. Track potential funding opportunities.
• Reduce emissions from landscape maintenance equipment either by the purchase of equipment with the highest standards and/or modified and reduced maintenance practices. • Develop a master plan for a pilot food production “community garden” project as a tool to educate the public on how to garden and grow their own food. Identify areas of unused park land available for use as community gardens.
• Develop sustainable park design guidelines for new construction projects. Guidelines should be comprehensive, sustainable, and maintainable. Consideration should be given to ground water recharge, alternative energy sources, composting or low-flow restrooms, low water-use landscaping, and use of recycled materials. Guidelines should include a “checklist” as a part of the design plan review process for new construction projects. • To compliment current practices, the City should develop an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program to focus on alternatives to pesticides and continually investigate new products or solutions.
• Evaluate opportunities to expand utilization of recycled water for landscape irrigation.
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Sustainable Management Performance Plan
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Goals and Objectives
Goal 1—Ensure sustainable development that uses natural resources both efficiently and responsibly providing long-term benefits.
A. Reduce Energy Demand
• Establish baseline standards, objectives, and metrics for measurement to track and reduce the net consumption of electric energy and non-renewable heating fuels (e.g., oil, natural gas, and propane).
• Replace and use equipment and fixtures with the latest efficiency technology. • Adopt new modern standards for structures to assure they are as energy efficient as possible. This could include LEED standards of Silver or higher for renovations and Gold or higher for new construction.
• Increase education and training of public employees to improve the understanding and acceptance of actions necessary to reduce energy use.
• Replace and/or renovate obsolete energy or resource-inefficient infrastructure.
B. Increase Conversion to Renewable Energy Sources
• Establish baseline standards, objectives, and metrics for measurement of purchase and/or production of an increased percentage of energy use from renewable sources. • Evaluate conversion to renewable energy sources within existing park sites and use of renewable materials for new park developments. Examples of renewable energy sources include biofuels, wind energy, and solar energy.
• Coordinate with local utilities to explore partnerships in the development of renewable energy sources within park sites consistent with adopted resource management policies.
C. Improve Vehicle Efficiencies and Reduce Vehicle Use
• Establish baseline standards, objectives, and metrics for measurement to increase fuel economy, reduce trip mileage, and increase percentage of hybrids, plug-in, and alternative fuel vehicles.
• Conduct an evaluation of energy consumption of fleet vehicles. This evaluation should review and establish baselines and objectives for the following:
o Increasing fuel efficiency.
o Increasing the number of hybrids, plug-in, or alternative fuel vehicles. o Right-sizing of vehicles.
o Reducing maintenance routes and the potential staging of vehicles. o Increasing overall use of public transportation.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 18 of 65 D. Reduce Water Use and Increase Plantings of Native Species • Establish baseline standards, objectives, and metrics for measurement of water consumption to increase conservation, recycling, and use of treated water. • Conduct an evaluation of water use and track historical and on-going consumption of water at parks and facilities. This evaluation should include landscaping, restrooms, aquatic facilities, and other water uses.
• Develop and adopt a native plant policy. The policy should set a minimum percent of Mediterranean/Southern California adaptable species (80% or greater) that will be used in new and renovations of existing landscaping.
• Evaluate and seek opportunities for the increased use of rain gardens, collection of on-site water for irrigation purposes, and increased use of bioswales for the collection of run-off and stormwater.
• Coordinate with local water treatment facilities to expand the use of recycled wastewater for irrigation of park landscaping.
E. Improve Waste Management and Increase Utilization of On-site Composting • Establish baseline standards, objectives, and metrics for measurement of historical and current tonnage solid waste sent to landfills, and number of materials recycled. • Expand the recycling program to include recycling containers at all park and recreation locations as well as a public education program to encourage public recycling. • Evaluate opportunities to increase use of compostable materials within landscaped areas (e.g., increased use of leaf mulch, chips, and other waste materials).
F. Improve the Natural Environment and Habitat
• Conduct an evaluation of open space areas, natural areas, and parklands to ensure that park and recreation uses are compatible with biosystems and sensitive habitat. • Add trees and develop a tree inventory system that tracks new plantings, deaths, and maintenance of trees.
• Consider the adoption of new technologies and design principles to reduce the developed footprint and dependence on irrigation, fertilization, and energy consumptive maintenance activities (e.g., mowing, trimming, and blowing).
• Develop and adopt an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy to focus on alternatives to pesticides and use an IPM-approach to manage noxious/invasive weeds in all parklands and facilities.
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• Mandate that buildings over 5,000 square feet should be designed and/or retrofitted to meet green building standards. New construction should be designed and constructed to LEED Gold level or higher and renovations to LEED Silver or higher. • Increase the use of pervious surfaces to improve water recharge and reduce stormwater flows, for walkways, parking areas and other traditional hardscapes. • Research and incorporate sustainable green techniques and materials into capital projects and/or operations and maintenance practices.
H. Measuring and Monitoring
• Establish baseline standards, objectives, and metrics for measurement of current practices including but not limited to:
o Energy usage
o Conversion to renewable resources
o Water consumption
o Waste to landfill
o Recycling
o Fuel usage including miles driven
• Continue tracking of recycling levels, waste disposal tonnage, and consumption of electricity, water, and vehicle fuel in all parklands and facilities. • Develop a “Green Parks” program to incentivize and recognize sustainability-related performance of parks and recreation staff and volunteers to promote awareness of sustainability practices.
I. Communication, Education, Interpretation
• Develop interpretive methodology, programs, funding strategies, and partnerships to instill a sustainability ethic in park visitors and Hermosa Beach residents. This could include interpretive signage to educate, promote awareness, and create opportunities for volunteerism within parks for the public to be directly involved in the protection and enhancement of the park system.
• Provide sustainability-related interpretation to the public at all staffed facilities, on agency’s websites, and through other public information campaigns.
Goal 2--Sustainable Communities – Improve Neighborhood and Community Livability; Develop a Vibrant and Equitable Society, and a Healthy Environment.
A. Improve Neighborhood and Community Livability
• Develop, maintain, and improve access to public spaces that encourage and develop social interaction.
• Urban park and recreation agencies should establish a “Nature in the City” program to increase “wildness” within the parks system and expand human access to intimacy with nature.
• Promote gardening within public spaces through the development of a community garden program and encourage the purchase of locally produced foods. • Evaluate, design and, if necessary, retrofit parks and recreational facilities to provide bicycle and pedestrian linkages with other public spaces including schools.
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• Evaluate the current level of educational/recreational opportunities and programs on health, nutrition and gardening and increase level to meet the needs of Hermosa Beach residents.
• Work towards the improvement of the health of Hermosa Beach residents through access to a diverse mix of wellness activities, education, and healthy foods. • To encourage health and fitness and to reduce obesity levels among Hermosa Beach residents, agencies should expand opportunities, programs, and activities which provide opportunities for outdoor physical fitness.
• Develop demonstration gardens at selected parks to encourage and demonstrate the concept of edible landscapes.
C. Improve and Expand Public Involvement
• Develop volunteer opportunities so that the public can be involved in the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the natural areas of Hermosa Beach parks. • To expand public involvement and support, recreation providers are encouraged to seek opportunities for direct and open communication among the Hermosa Beach residents and colleagues.
• Public officials should develop research on sustainability practices and communicate these findings in a manner easily understood by the public.
• Develop programs such as Park Stewards to educate, train and involve the public to become directly involved in the protection of parkland and open space areas.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 21 of 65 Goal 3—Develop Financially Sustainable Parks, Open Space Areas, and Recreational Facilities A. Ensure Long-Term Maintenance of Parks
• Develop administrative, fiscal, programmatic resources, and financial forecasting to ensure on-going, long-term maintenance and management of publicly owned parklands and facilities.
• Plan for sustainable site maintenance prior to the development of new or renovated sites. • Recognize and document sustainability efforts already in use and share accomplishments, cost savings, and the degree of public involvement with public officials and Hermosa Beach residents.
• Support existing private programs dedicated to the care of park systems and encourage creation where appropriate of other private park foundations or open space enhancement programs.
• The City should develop a soil management plan which includes regular soil testing to avoid issues with plant die-back and sparse or soggy turf conditions. This will help towards meeting the State of California’s 2015 goal to reduce per capita use 25%, from the current 192 gallons per capita daily (GPCD) to 144 GPCD. The plan should include at a minimum:
o Soil type and texture
o Infiltration rate
o pH
o Soluble salts and sodium
o Identification of limiting soil characteristics
o Planned soil management actions to remediate limiting soil characteristics • The City should develop a lifecycle maintenance plan for buildings and park amenities. This should be built into daily operations, yearly capital improvement plans, and budgetary requests to maximize the value and useful life of these assets. o The initial capital cost (including directly associated costs, such as fees and installation) and the asset replacement value.
o The expected total life (in years) before full replacement will become necessary. If this figure cannot be confidently assessed, the design life of the facility can be used. o The estimated annual maintenance and operating cost of the park building. o Estimated timing and costs of major repairs, overhauls, or refurbishments, scheduled on an annual basis.
• Evaluate additional opportunities to “naturalize” many existing facilities, especially those built near and around creeks and other drainages. This could include the elimination of turf in areas of little public use and expansion of riparian and natural areas.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 22 of 65 • Development of a Maintenance Manual detailing park maintenance and operation tasks on a daily, weekly, monthly, etc. basis. (Included within this Report.) The Maintenance Manual should include existing specifications as well as:
o Clear written maintenance objectives and frequency of care for each amenity is needed based on the desired outcomes for a quality visitor experience in maintaining the parks for aesthetics, safety, recreation, and sustainability including:
o Landscape bed design, planting, and maintenance standards. o Landscape turf and right of way mowing and maintenance standards. o Tree and shrub planting and maintenance standard.
• Formalized and scheduled park facility inspections including playgrounds, specialized facilities such as skate parks, high use visitor areas, and buildings. • Design standards for the development of park features such as sports fields, trails, and buildings.
• Preventative maintenance plan developed for all park locations. • Establish an Estimated Annual Water Use (EAWU) for various hydrozones such as turf, sports fields and shrub beds and corresponding 25% reduction in water use for each zone. • Develop a process of evaluation and refinement to measure park maintenance success through established performance standards. Examples of what this should include are:
o Established park maintenance standards and frequency rates and tracking over several years.
o Establish and track the cost per acre for each park and park type and tracking over several years.
o Establish a minimum of training hours per year per employee with reevaluation of success of training and new requirements due to legislative changes. o Equipment replacement schedules are met and funded to the replacement outcomes desired.
o Establish cost per trail mile maintained for future budgetary use. This figure will be impacted by trail length, distance, and use.
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The objective of a preventative maintenance program is to extend the life of equipment, infrastructure, and facilities and to improve the efficiency of park maintenance operations by reducing the number of trouble calls required. Preventative maintenance standards support maintaining the level of predicted lifecycle of capital improvements and in most cases extends the asset life beyond the expected time period. Preventative maintenance helps to provide a safe and quality experience for visitors and users of park facilities and helps to decrease the liability exposure of the Department.
There are 4 major types of preventive maintenance with park and recreation systems. Each type of preventative maintenance is built around the concept of planned maintenance, although they are all organized and scheduled differently, to suit different operational purposes. The four types are:
1. Usage-based preventive maintenance is triggered by the use of park buildings, features, or fixtures. This type of maintenance considers the average daily usage or exposure to environmental conditions of a park asset and uses it to forecast a due date for a future inspection or a required maintenance task.
2. Calendar/time-based preventive maintenance occurs at a scheduled time, based on a calendar interval. The maintenance action is triggered when the due date approaches and necessary work orders have been created.
3. Predictive maintenance is designed to schedule corrective maintenance actions before a failure occurs. Staff need to first determine the condition of the park building, feature, or fixture, in order to estimate when maintenance should be performed. Then maintenance tasks are scheduled to prevent unexpected failures.
4. Prescriptive maintenance doesn’t just show that failure is going to happen and when, but also why it’s happening. This type of maintenance helps analyze and determine different options and potential outcomes, in order to mitigate any risk to continue use of the park building, feature, or fixture.
The Department can improve its overall operations by implementing some of the following work activities. These include:
• Prepare weekly work plans and scheduling based on established maintenance standards. • Adopt maintenance standards as displayed within.
• Benchmark and measure based on the adopted maintenance standards to provide data for evaluation and analysis.
• Provide new park maintenance staff or contracted labor and resources in proportion to additional park acreage that may be developed in the future based upon the maintenance labor model estimation sheet.
• Identify the appropriate duties that can be performed by volunteers and develop a training program for volunteers.
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Life-cycle planning for park features and buildings involves the early and on-going planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive strategy. The goal is to ensure sustainment considerations are integrated into all planning, implementation, management, and oversight activities associated with the acquisition, development, and maintenance across the park features life cycle.
Objectives of life-cycle planning are to:
• Determine the total cost of ownership and operation of an asset to ensure service continuity. • Establish a sound basis on which decisions are made by evaluating the total cost of any investment decision, rather than just looking at the short-term impact or the initial capital costs. • Identify the impact of refurbishment and maintenance decisions on asset disposal plans.
Benefits of life-cycle planning include:
• Undertaking life-cycle planning for park features and building assets will help ensure that these features continue to support departmental priorities.
• Ability to plan and forecast capital costs over the life of a park feature while minimizing on-going maintenance expenses.
• There is a sound basis for making investment, maintenance, and disposal decisions. For example, the estimated economic life of the building asset should be considered when determining if refurbishment or disposal is the most appropriate course of action.
Possible consequences of not undertaking life-cycle planning include:
• Failure to consider the optimal balance of operating and maintenance costs that are attributable to the use of the building relative to capital works investment costs. • Capital costs are minimized but without the knowledge of the consequential impact on life-cycle costs deficiencies. Often this results in assets that are inefficient to operate and maintain. • Difficulty in determining whether refurbishment/renovation or an addition to a building will deliver better value for money than continuing to maintain a building which is no longer suited to its function or purpose.
• Inappropriate strategies for asset utilization over the expected remaining life of the building.
Agencies should have an adequate life-cycle plan for each park feature and building that supports departmental objectives. At a minimum, the following information should be included in a life-cycle plan:
• The initial capital cost (including directly associated costs, such as fees and installation) and the asset replacement value.
• The expected total life (in years) before full replacement will become necessary. If this figure cannot be confidently assessed, the design life of the facility can be used. • The estimated annual maintenance and operating cost of the park feature or building. • Estimated timing and costs of major repairs, overhauls, or refurbishments, scheduled on an annual basis.
Long-term maintenance planning and expenditure should be guided by whether it is more economical to upgrade, replace, or refurbish park features and buildings rather than continuing to make ongoing repairs. Life-cycle costing should be used to assess the merits of these proposals and to test alternatives in terms of scope and timing.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 25 of 65 The City of Hermosa Beach should consider categorizing capital projects into the following groups:
• Priority 1 items (those requiring more immediate attention within years 1 through 3) • Priority 2 items (years 4 through 6)
• Priority 3 items (years 7 through 10)
• Priority 4 items. These represent sensible improvements to existing conditions but are not considered necessary and may also include reasonable alternatives to identified priority 1, 2, or 3 projects.
Project Priority Classification
Priority One Currently or Potentially Critical: Conditions that require immediate action to restore the facility's normal operations, stop accelerated deterioration, or correct a cited safety hazard; or that require remediation within years 1 through 3 to prevent them from becoming critical and impacting the normal operation of the facility. Intermittent interruptions are currently possible, along with rapid deterioration and potential safety hazards.
Priority Two Necessary, Not yet Critical: Conditions that require attention within 4-6 years to preclude predictable deterioration, potential downtime, or damage to associated assets.
Priority Three Long-Range Predicted Requirements: Items that are predicted to require remediation or replacement in years 7-10 based on their current age and condition. These items do not currently require attention but should be planned for within the reserve budgets for outlying years.
Priority Four Recommended: Items that represent a sensible improvement to the existing conditions. These items are not required for the most basic function of the facility; however, these projects may improve overall usability and/or provide long-term reductions in maintenance expense.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 26 of 65 An important component of life-cycle planning is to estimate the average useful life of park features and buildings. Great variation can occur depending on construction techniques, material, and quality of construction, weather conditions, and maintenance over the life of the item. The following identify estimated useful life of a sampling of park features and buildings.
BIKE/JOGGING PATHS
• Gravel –15 years
• Asphalt—20 years
• Concrete—30 years
PARK FEATURES, BUILDINGS, AND BUILDING COMPONENTS
• Carpeting –5 years
• Ceiling Finish—10 years
• Interior Renovation –10 years
• Roof Cover—10 to 20 years
• Electrical—20 years
• HVAC –20 years
• Plumbing—20 years
• Foundation, Frame, and Floor Structure—30 to 50 years • Picnic Shelter—20 years
• Landscaping—7 to 10 years
• Athletic Fields—10 to 15 years
• Soccer Fields—10 to 15 years
• Synthetic Fields—10 years
• Bleachers –20 years
• Fencing/Gates—20 years
• Fountains—20 years
• Outdoor Lighting—20 years
• Tennis Courts—20 years
• Basketball Court—10 years
• Irrigation Sprinklers/Controller—20 years (Technology will shorten the useful life) • Signs 30 years
• Tables/Benches/Barbeque/Trash Cans—15 years
• Fountains—15 years
• Play Area—15 years
• Pedestrian Bridges—25 years wood/30 years steel/concrete • Asphalt Parking Lots—20-30 years. Chip sealed every 10 years at a minimum.
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VALLEY PARK
PARK RENOVATION SCHEDULE
PART A
Feature Max
Life
Replacement
Costs
Inventory Total
Replacement
Cost
Scheduled
Replacement
Drinking fountains 15 $4,000 2 $8,000 2024
Garbage cans 15 $750 15 $11,250 2025
Irrigation - controller 20 $8,000 1 $8,000 2025
Irrigation - valves,
sprinklers
20 Signs 30
Path--Asphalt 15
Picnic tables 15
Benches 15
Barbeque 15
Planter 10
Trees 30
Turf grass 15
Basketball Court 10
Parking Lot--Asphalt 20
Play Area 15
Picnic Shelter 20
Concession 30
Maintenance Building 30
Lighted Fields 20
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VALLEY PARK
MAJOR MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION SCHEDULE
PART B
Feature
2023/242024/252025/262026/272027/282028/29
Drinking
fountains
$8,000
Garbage cans $11,250
Irrigation -
controller
$8,000
Irrigation -
valves,
sprinklers
$50,000
Signs
Path--Asphalt
Picnic tables
Benches
Barbeque
Planter $8,000
Trees
Turf grass
Basketball Court
Resurface $6,500
Parking Lot--
Asphalt
Chip Seal $5,000
Play Area
Picnic Shelter
Concession
Upgrade
Electrical
$18,000
Maintenance
Building
New Roof $10,000
Lighted Fields
Total $37,250 $10,000 $6,500 $8,000 $13,000 $50,000
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A park safety inspection program is a comprehensive, outcome-based performance measurement system that generates frequent, sometimes random, and detailed inspections of Department parks, facilities, and playgrounds. This program would provide the City of Hermosa Beach management, elected officials, and the public with a broad indicator of the condition of the City’s facilities, safety, and needed capital upgrades.
Currently the City has developed inspection reports for parks, conducted by the contract landscape firm, which are titled as “Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi-Annual, Bi-Annual, and Annual.” These inspection forms detail work task to be completed and follows with a blank listing of park locations, “Inspected Date, Comments, and Repaired Date.” The inspection report does not include any space for specific items to be inspected.
Recommended safety inspection reports for Parks and Skateparks are found in this section. The Park and Skatepark Inspection Reports should be adopted and utilized by the City to inspect all Parks and Skateparks on a minimum bi-weekly basis. These forms are designed to include identification of issues and corrective actions taken.
Playgrounds within California should be inspected on a regular basis. These playground areas and equipment must be inspected for excessive wear, deterioration, and potential hazards. Some manufacturers supply playground checklists for general or detailed inspections with maintenance guidelines. A sample form is included that can be utilized by City employees who are not Certified Playground Safety Inspectors.
The City of Hermosa Beach should have trained employees who are certified as Certified Playground Safety Inspectors to periodically inspect all City playgrounds. The State of California requires all public playgrounds meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Training as a Playground Safety Inspector can be achieved virtually as this course is offered by the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) in conjunction with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). For certified safety inspections of playgrounds a sample detailed form is available at: VS.2 PLAYGROUND AUDIT-INSPECTION CHECKLIST.docx (live.com).
Forms are available that are specific to age specific playgrounds.
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Location: _____________________________________________ Inspection Date: ________________________ Time: __________ Inspected by: ____________________ Age Appropriate: _ ______ Priority Rating Scale (1-4)
1. Permanent disability, loss of life or body part – correct immediately.
2. Serious injury resulting in temporary disability – correct as soon as possible.
3. Minor (Non-Disabling) Injury – correct when time permits.
4. Potential for injury Minimal – check to see if worsens.
SAFETY SURFACINGS Compliant Hazard
1. Transition from the path to surfacing is less than .5”. _______ ______
2. Surfacing material is adequate and proper depth. _______ ______
3. Loose fill is at correct height at Transfer Platform. _______ ______
4. Loose fill is at correct depth at Slide exits & Swings. _______ ______
5. Surfacing material is free from weeds and trash. _______ ______
6. No roots, rocks or objects are a tripping hazard. _______ ______
7. Unitary surface retains adequate absorbing abilities. _______ ______
8. ________________________________________ _______ ______
EQUIPMENT
9. Warning/information sign and/or labels are in place. _______ ______
10. Equipment and site furnishings are free of debris. _______ ______
11. No footings are exposed, cracked or loose. _______ ______
12. Clamps and rivets are in place and secure. _______ ______
13. All barriers and guardrails are in place and secure. _______ ______
14. Decks are level, secure and coated with no metal. _______ ______
15. No rust, corrosion, or peeling paint. _______ ______
16. Plastic is smooth, no cracks or cuts. _______ ______
17. Tree limbs are greater than 84” from equipment. _______ ______
18. Border around playground is adequate and secure. _______ ______
19. All hardware is in place and secure. _______ ______
20. Upright and pipe caps are in place and secure. _______ ______
21. No excessive wear, broken or missing parts. _______ ______
22.________________________________________ _______ ______ Required Repairs / Corrective Actions Taken
_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
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City of Hermosa Beach
Skatepark Inspection Report
Recommended Minimum Bi-Weekly
Park Name: ______________________ Date: ____________________ Inspector: _______________________
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED OK DEFICIENT DATE CORRECTED
Sidewalk
1 Large cracks
2 Water puddles
Drinking fountains
1 Damaged
2 Vandalized
3 Functioning
Lighting
1 Damaged standard
2 Lights burned out
Cement areas - bowls, ramps etc.
1 Cracks
2 Graffiti
3 Foreign material or objects
4 Puddles
Fencing
1 Damaged gates
2 Damaged or missing panels
Signs
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2 Missing
3 Graffiti
Metal coping
1 Cracks
2 Looseness
3 Burrs
Drains
1 Free of debris or objects
2 Functioning
Hand safety and grind railing
1 Damaged
2 Cracked welds
Request for Work Generated
Use Additional Sheets if Necessary
Item # 1_______________________________________________________________________ Item # 2_______________________________________________________________________ Item # 3_______________________________________________________________________ Item # 4_______________________________________________________________________ Item # 5_______________________________________________________________________
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City of Hermosa Beach
Parks Inspection Report
Recommended Minimum Bi-Weekly
Park Name__________________________________________________________________ Inspector___________________________________ Date________________ Rating Definitions
Limited Problem - This is one or two problems in an area that would normally be apparent during business.
Widespread Problem - This indicates numerous occurrences of problems in the same area or on similar sites.
Hazard - A problem that is potentially dangerous to health and safety.
If a problem is noted, please describe it on this form and request repair immediately through the work order system.
.
No
Problem
Limited
Problem
Widespread
Problem
Hazard Not
Applicable
General Site Survey
Entrance Sign
Overall Appearance
Vandalism
Graffiti
Turf
Shrub beds
Trees
Roads
Parking Lots
Fencing
Lighting
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Problem
Limited
Problem
Widespread
Problem
Hazard Not
Applicable
Walkways
Trails
Restrooms
Playgrounds
Sports/Athletic Fields
Tennis Courts
Basketball Courts
Other Courts
Picnic Shelters/Tables
Benches
Splash Pads
Volleyball
Disc Golf
Skate Park
Concession Stand
Batting Cages
Par Course
Swimming Pools
Pool
Wading Pool
Pool Fencing
Pool Restrooms
Pool Public Areas
Community Centers
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Problem
Limited
Problem
Widespread
Problem
Hazard Not
Applicable
Entrance Area
Restrooms
Meeting Rooms
Athletic Courts
Miscellaneous Area
Identified Issues
Request for Work Generated
Use Additional Sheets if Necessary
Item # 1_______________________________________________________________________ Item # 2_______________________________________________________________________ Item # 3_______________________________________________________________________ Item # 4_______________________________________________________________________ Item # 5_______________________________________________________________________ Item # 6_______________________________________________________________________ Item # 7_______________________________________________________________________ Item # 8_______________________________________________________________________
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Park Maintenance
Annual Work Plan by Month
January
Daily Tasks
• Pick up litter and empty containers at least once daily or during and after special events. • Inspect for vandalism and graffiti. Initiate repairs immediately upon discovery. Document and photograph damage/graffiti for potential use by law enforcement. • Playground safety inspection for hazards, needed repairs, and quality of safety surface. Any needed repairs to be made immediately.
• Inspect park turf, shrubs and trees for insects, disease, and stress and respond to outbreak within 48 hours. Remove hazardous limbs and plants immediately upon discovery. • Inspect hard surfaces for debris, glass, sand, and other organic debris and remove them immediately.
• Replace basketball nets, tennis nets and soccer goals when frayed, broken, or removed. • Repair/replace bulbs to maintain lighting levels to design specifications. • Picnic shelters and reserved areas are cleaned, and litter removed prior to and after each reservation.
Weekly Tasks
• Mow turf once per week and remove grass clippings if visible from grass and adjacent hard surfaces. Winter mowing height 2 ½ inches.
• Edge all turf perimeters.
o Achieve minimum of 95% coverage/less than 3% weed infestation/less than 2% bare. o No wet/dry areas.
• Inspect invasive plants and remove or treat them within one week of discovery. • Inspect hard surface trails for sand, dirt, and organic debris and remove them immediately. • Clean and remove ashes from non-reserved picnic areas and barbeque pits. • Lawn Bowling Facility-- mow two times a week (Tuesday and Thursday), diagonally in both directions each day during the growing season. This can be reduced to two times a week diagonally in one direction each day during the dormant season. • Baseball/softball field maintenance--watering, dragging, filling in sunken areas, raking all sand areas for debris, and other tasks necessary for the diamond to be suitable for play. Tasks shall be completed several days a week and coordinated with slow pitch baseball schedule.
Bi-Weekly Tasks
• Inspect drain covers twice monthly and/or before rain and immediately after flooding. • Remove debris and organic materials from drain covers. • Complete playground inspection at least bi-monthly. All inspections are to be completed under the direction of a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. Complete safety-related repairs immediately and initiate other repairs within 24 hours of discovery. • Inspect and maintain to original design specifications:
o Basketball goal posts, backboards, and rims.
o Tennis/pickleball nets post and fencing.
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308.01 Hermosa Beach Operations and Maintenance Plan (02-06-24) Page 37 of 65 o Softball/baseball backstops, fencing, and dugouts.
o Soccer goals.
Monthly Tasks
• Inspect irrigation systems or computer monitors as necessary. Initiate repairs to nonfunctioning systems within 24 hours. • Remove dead trees and plant material and replant unless located within an environmental area and the plant material may or could serve as habitat.
• Check ground drains and “V” ditches for debris blockage. Clear as needed. • Remove silt that has run across sidewalks, parking lots, and other hardscape features. • Inspect tennis, basketball, and other courts and initiate repairs within 72 hours. • Wash down all tennis courts and the skateboard park at the Community Center and the tennis courts, basketball courts, and pickleball courts at Clark Field. • Inspect hard and soft surface trails for erosion and other safety hazards. Initiate repairs within 48 hours.
• Check for pocket gopher/rodent activity and abate.
• Remove grass and other plants growing within cracks of hard surfaces. • Inspect hard surfaces for trip hazards and initiate repair by ramping or sanding within 24 hours. • Inspect all park signs, benches, tables, grills, drinking fountains, trash containers, and other site amenities at least and complete repairs within 7 days.
• Inspect and immediately make necessary repairs to all lighting systems. • Remove trees and branches that pose a hazard to the users of open space areas and adjacent to trails.
• Remove and clean dump sites within 48 hours of identification within parks, open space areas, and adjacent to trails.
• Sweep/blow parking areas and roads. Patch newly formed cracks with tar. • Verticut Lawn Bowling facility diagonally in both directions.
Three/Four Times Annual Tasks
• None.
Semi-Annual Tasks
• Inspect fences, gates, and bollards at least twice annually. Complete safety-related repairs immediately and other repairs within 7 days.
• Place 3” of organic mulch around each tree within a minimum 18” ring to control weed growth. • Place 3” of organic mulch within shrub bed to minimize weed growth.
Annual Tasks
• Audit each playground to ensure compliance with the current version of ASTM Performance Standard F1487 and the Consumer Product Safety Commission “Handbook for Public Playground Safety.”
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Daily Tasks
• Pick up litter and empty containers at least once daily or during and after special events. • Inspect for vandalism and graffiti. Initiate repairs immediately upon discovery. Document and photograph damage/graffiti for potential use by law enforcement. • Playground safety inspection for hazards, needed repairs, and quality of safety surface. Any needed repairs to be made immediately.
• Inspect park turf, shrubs and trees for insects, disease, and stress and respond to outbreak within 48 hours. Remove hazardous limbs and plants immediately upon discovery. • Inspect hard surfaces for debris, glass, sand, and other organic debris and remove them immediately.
• Replace basketball nets, tennis nets and soccer goals when frayed, broken, or removed. • Repair/replace bulbs to maintain lighting levels to design specifications. • Picnic shelters and reserved areas are cleaned, and litter removed prior to and after each reservation.
• Baseball/softball field maintenance--watering, dragging, filling in sunken areas, raking all sand areas for debris, and other tasks necessary for the diamond to be suitable for play.
Weekly Tasks
• Mow turf once per week and remove grass clippings if visible from grass and adjacent hard surfaces. Winter mowing height 2 ½ inches.
• Edge all turf perimeters.
o Achieve minimum of 95% coverage/less than 3% weed infestation/less than 2% bare. o No wet/dry areas.
• Inspect invasive plants and remove or treat them within one week of discovery. • Inspect hard surface trails for sand, dirt, and organic debris and remove them immediately. • Clean and remove ashes from non-reserved picnic areas and barbeque pits. • Lawn Bowling Facility-- mow two times a week (Tuesday and Thursday), diagonally in both directions each day during the growing season. This can be reduced to two times a week diagonally in one direction each day during the dormant season.
Bi-Weekly Tasks
• Inspect drain covers twice monthly and/or before rain and immediately after flooding. • Remove debris and organic materials from drain covers. • Complete playground inspection at least bi-monthly. All inspections are to be completed under the direction of a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. Complete safety-related repairs immediately and initiate other repairs within 24 hours of discovery. • Inspect and maintain to original design specifications:
o Basketball goal posts, backboards, and rims.
o Tennis/pickleball nets posts and fencing.
o Softball/baseball backstops, fencing, and dugouts.
o Soccer goals.
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• Inspect irrigation systems or computer monitors as necessary. Initiate repairs to nonfunctioning systems within 24 hours. • Mow ground covers as needed.
• Remove dead trees and plant material and replant unless located within an environmental area and the plant material may or could serve as habitat.
• Inspect tennis, basketball, and other courts and initiate repairs within 72 hours. • Wash down all tennis courts and the skateboard park at the Community Center and the tennis courts, basketball courts, and pickleball courts at Clark Field. • Inspect hard and soft surface trails for erosion and other safety hazards. Initiate repairs within 48 hours.
• Check ground drains and “V” ditches for debris blockage. Clear as needed. • Remove silt that has run across sidewalks, parking lots, and other hardscape features. • Inspect hard and soft surface trails for erosion and other safety hazards. Initiate repairs within 48 hours.
• Check for pocket gopher/rodent activity and abate.
• Remove grass and other plants growing within cracks of hard surfaces. • Inspect hard surfaces for trip hazards and initiate repair by ramping or sanding within 24 hours. • Inspect all park signs, benches, tables, grills, drinking fountains, trash containers, and other site amenities at least and complete repairs within 7 days.
• Inspect and immediately make necessary repairs to all lighting systems. • Remove trees and branches that pose a hazard to the users of open space areas and adjacent to trails.
• Remove and clean dump sites within 48 hours of identification within parks, open space areas, and adjacent to trails.
• Sweep/blow parking areas and roads. Patch newly formed cracks with tar. • Verticut Lawn Bowling facility diagonally in both directions.
Three/Four Times Annual Tasks
• None.
Semi-Annual Tasks
• Spring sports field renovation to address filling in or regarding of low spots, divots, sink holes, or other unevenness of the turf area.
• Spring fertilization of all trees.
• Cleaning/power wash of park amenities such as drinking fountains, restrooms, and walkways.
Annual Tasks
• Concession facilities cleaned prior to opening including:
o Facilities cleaned, wiped down, and sanitized.
o Electrical appliances checked for compliance.
o Lights checked and repaired.
o Operating permits secured before opening.
o Cleaning and sanitization of supplies.
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Daily Tasks
• Pick up litter and empty containers at least once daily or during and after special events. • Inspect for vandalism and graffiti. Initiate repairs immediately upon discovery. Document and photograph damage/graffiti for potential use by law enforcement. • Playground safety inspection for hazards, needed repairs, and quality of safety surface. Any needed repairs to be made immediately.
• Inspect park turf, shrubs and trees for insects, disease, and stress and respond to outbreak within 48 hours. Remove hazardous limbs and plants immediately upon discovery. • Inspect hard surfaces for debris, glass, sand, and other organic debris and remove them immediately.
• Replace basketball nets, tennis nets and soccer goals when frayed, broken, or removed. • Repair/replace bulbs to maintain lighting levels to design specifications. • Picnic shelters and reserved areas are cleaned, and litter removed prior to and after each reservation.
• Baseball/softball field maintenance--watering, dragging, filling in sunken areas, raking all sand areas for debris, and other tasks necessary for the diamond to be suitable for play.
Weekly Tasks
• Mow turf once per week and remove grass clippings if visible from grass and adjacent hard surfaces. Mowing height 2 ½ inches/Sports fields mowed at 1 ½ inches. • Edge all turf perimeters.
o Achieve minimum of 95% coverage/less than 3% weed infestation/less than 2% bare. o No wet/dry areas.
• Inspect for invasive plants and remove or treat them within one week of discovery. • Inspect hard surface trails for sand, dirt, and organic debris and remove them immediately. • Clean and remove ashes from non-reserved picnic areas and barbeque pits. • Lawn Bowling Facility-- mow two times a week (Tuesday and Thursday), diagonally in both directions each day during the growing season. This can be reduced to two times a week diagonally in one direction each day during the dormant season.
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• Inspect drain covers twice monthly and/or before rain and immediately after flooding. • Remove debris and organic materials from drain covers. • Complete playground inspection at least bi-monthly. All inspections are to be completed under the direction of a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. Complete safety-related repairs immediately and initiate other repairs within 24 hours of discovery. • Inspect and maintain to original design specifications:
o Basketball goal posts, backboards, and rims.
o Tennis/pickleball nets posts and fencing.
o Softball/baseball backstops, fencing, and dugouts.
o Soccer goals.
Monthly Tasks
• Inspect irrigation systems or computer monitors as necessary. Initiate repairs to nonfunctioning systems within 24 hours. • Remove dead trees and plant material and replant unless located within an environmental area and the plant material may or could serve as habitat.
• Complete replanting of ground covers damaged areas.
• Inspect tennis, basketball, and other courts and initiate repairs within 72 hours. • Wash down all tennis courts and the skateboard park at the Community Center and the tennis courts, basketball courts, and pickleball courts at Clark Field. • Inspect hard and soft surface trails for erosion and other safety hazards. Initiate repairs within 48 hours.
• Check ground drains and “V” ditches for debris blockage. Clear as needed. • Remove silt that has run across sidewalks, parking lots, and other hardscape features. • Inspect hard and soft surface trails for erosion and other safety hazards. Initiate repairs within 48 hours.
• Check for pocket gopher/rodent activity and abate.
• Remove grass and other plants growing within cracks of hard surfaces. • Inspect hard surfaces for trip hazards and initiate repair by ramping or sanding within 24 hours. • Inspect all park signs, benches, tables, grills, drinking fountains, trash containers, and other site amenities at least and complete repairs within 7 days.
• Inspect and immediately make necessary repairs to all lighting systems. • Remove trees and branches that pose a hazard to the users of open space areas and adjacent to trails.
• Remove and clean dump sites within 48 hours of identification within parks, open space areas, and adjacent to trails.
• Sweep/blow parking areas and roads. Patch newly formed cracks with tar. • Verticut Lawn Bowling facility diagonally in both directions.
Three/Four Times Annual Tasks
• Fertilize all shrub beds and trees. Application of a complete fertilizer 16-16-16 at a minimum rate of six pounds per 1,000 sq. ft.
• Aerate all turf areas and overdressed with grass seed and soil amendment in areas needed.
Utilize humus or mushroom compost.
• Within the same week of aeration, apply a balanced fertilizer such as a sulfur coated, urea based 16-6-8 at a rate of one-pound actual nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. • Perform trail maintenance by removing organic debris from soft surfaces and repairing any new erosion.
• Quarterly inspection of all lights. Initiate repairs within 48 hours.
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• Overseed all turf areas.
• Contractor shall provide a complete non-pesticide/herbicide solution to insect, disease, and pest control as necessary or as directed by the City representative so as to keep plant materials in a healthy condition and free from insects and disease.
• Control weeds in turf to a satisfactory level of less than 5% per area. • Spring pruning/trimming of trees less than five years old for structure and proper health.
Remove all suckers.
• Remove overhanging branches within 84” of trail surface. • Replenish wood chips throughout the entire Greenbelt pathway.
Annual Tasks
• If necessary, increase trash containers at all park sites due to increased usage. • Regrading or renovation of turf in athletic fields as needed. Work to be scheduled and completed prior to the season starting dates for each user group. • Mechanically control growth of weeds and invasive plants within 24” on either side of trails.
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Daily Tasks
• Pick up litter and empty containers at least once daily or during and after special events. • Inspect for vandalism and graffiti. Initiate repairs immediately upon discovery. Document and photograph damage/graffiti for potential use by law enforcement. • Playground safety inspection for hazards, needed repairs, and quality of safety surface. Any needed repairs to be made immediately.
• Inspect park turf, shrubs and trees for insects, disease, and stress and respond to outbreak within 48 hours. Remove hazardous limbs and plants immediately upon discovery. • Inspect hard surfaces for debris, glass, sand, and other organic debris and remove them immediately.
• Replace basketball nets, tennis nets and soccer goals when frayed, broken, or removed. • Repair/replace bulbs to maintain lighting levels to design specifications. • Picnic shelters and reserved areas are cleaned, and litter removed prior to and after each reservation.
• Baseball/softball field maintenance--watering, dragging, filling in sunken areas, raking all sand areas for debris, and other tasks necessary for the diamond to be suitable for play.
Weekly Tasks
• Mow turf once per week and athletic fields twice per week. Remove grass clippings if visible from grass and adjacent hard surfaces. Mowing height 2 ½ inches/Sports fields mowed at 1 ½ inches.
• Edge all turf perimeters.
o Achieve minimum of 95% coverage/less than 3% weed infestation/less than 2% bare. o No wet/dry areas.
• Edge all turf perimeters.
• Inspect invasive plants and remove or treat them within one week of discovery. • Inspect hard surface trails for sand, dirt, and organic debris and remove them immediately. • Clean and remove ashes from non-reserved picnic areas and barbeque pits. • Lawn Bowling Facility-- mow two times a week (Tuesday and Thursday), diagonally in both directions each day during the growing season. This can be reduced to two times a week diagonally in one direction each day during the dormant season.
Bi-Weekly Tasks
• Inspect drain covers twice monthly and/or before rain and immediately after flooding. • Remove debris and organic materials from drain covers. • Complete playground inspection at least bi-monthly. All inspections are to be completed under the direction of a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. Complete safety-related repairs immediately and initiate other repairs within 24 hours of discovery. • Inspect and maintain to original design specifications:
o Basketball goal posts, backboards, and rims.
o Tennis/pickleball nets posts, fencing.
o Softball/baseball backstops, fencing, and dugouts.
o Soccer goals.