From: Kent Ferrin
To: [email protected]
Subject: Edison Park Project
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 11:11:53 AM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important HB Council,
I support this project 100%. Let me know what you need from me in regard to supporting this project at Edison Park. It has taken too long to complete this and we need to get this completed. You have done a great job getting all the problems out of the park, now let's finish the deal! Kent Ferrin
21212 Shaw Lane, HB.
03/03/2026
21 (26-193)
From: Frank Guadagnini
To: [email protected]
Cc: Kathleen Guadagnini
Subject: Additional Bocce Courts in Huntington Beach
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 2:54:42 PM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Huntington Beach City Council Leadership Team, Please accept this email as our support for the construction of new bocce courts in the Edison Park Reconfiguration Conceptual Plan ( "Plan Option 2"...Which includes (4) BOCCE COURTS).
Huntington Beach is a fantastic place to live, and it is especially attractive to seniors, particularly active seniors. When we moved here from Long Beach over 33 years ago, Huntington Beach had the distinction of being one of the 10 safest cities in America. The beach, public safety practices, wonderful community center, thriving library, strong home values, retail stores and restaurants, open spaces and sporting courts offer unlimited possibilities for active engagement by young and old alike.
After retiring last year, we took a bocce class that was offered by the city. We immediately became addicted! The courts at Murray Park are highly utilized. They are in dire need of repair for the game to be played as intended. The construction of new courts will not only alleviate the crowding at the Murdy Park courts, but will also attract new players on the south side of town and allow new and experienced players to participate on courts that are professionally designed and perform as intended.
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal headlined that the 60+ population owns the economy. To continue to appeal to current 60+ residents, and attract new ones, the new bocce courts will be a great addition.
Thank you for considering this exciting project.
Most Sincerely.
Frank & Kathy Guadagnini
From: Mark Anzivino
To: [email protected]
Subject: Bocce Ball Courts - Edison Community Center
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 2:38:52 PM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Dear City Council,
I have participated in the Bocce Ball classes several times at Murdy Park through HB Sands. I have also participated in many of the HB Sands programs as a coach, athlete and participant over the last 35 years. I am a strong supporter of the Bocce Ball program which has only been limited in its enrollment by only having one location in North HB to offer the entire community. Bocce Ball is growing in popularity and just could be the next pickle ball with respect to resurgence of it’s popularity. Please pass this motion for “Plan Option 2” for the construction of new Bocce Ball Courts at Edison Community Center. This is your opportunity to give back and support the residents of the community who elected you.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Mark Anzivino
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From: Scott Smith
To: McKeon, Casey
Cc: [email protected]; saveedisonpark
Subject: Sidewalks: Agenda Item 26-193 — Approval of the Edison Park Conceptual Plan Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 8:27:18 PM
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Hi Casey,
As you remember, I brought up my sidewalk concerns during the Edison townhall.
Unfortunately, I delayed contacting you like you asked. So, better late than never.
I have two major concerns about the sidewalks:
- Edison High School eBike riders are frequent on these sidewalks. They are traveling 20+ MPH. The current design (blue box below) will be a raceway for them. A pathway needs to be set aside for them in the SCE easement (red and blue) or a special bi-directional lane on Hamilton is needed (the kids won't cross the street to be on the correct side of the road). and
- Almost all sidewalks at edison park need to be replaced. I am especially concerned that the red box will not be worked at all (19-existing walkways). A specific area is unsafe and has had numerous repair attempts.
On another note, ensure there is a budget for drainage design and implementation.
Thanks for all your hard work,
Scott Smith
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda Item 26-193- Edison Park Conceptual Plan Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026 9:22:43 AM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Dear Mayor Casey McKeon and Members of the City Council, It has been 5 years, with community workshops, community surveys, and many reviews of different conceptual plans. Please do not delay approval of this project any further and approve the Edison Park conceptual plan being presented at this Tuesday’s council meeting.
I understand there are two conceptual plans being presented 26-193 Att #9 and 26-193 Att #10. The Att #9 option makes the most sense for community and park centralizing the locations for tennis & pickleball, and giving 30 more parking spaces, the added parking spaces will help minimize the potential congestion in neighborhood adjacent to the park. That said either plan being approved without further delays, is a win for the community providing a badly needed facelift to Edison Park.
Thank you all for you continued support of our community and making Huntington Beach a community I am proud to be a member.
Best regards
Gregg Faulconer
661 755 1449
From: Karen Talbot
To: [email protected]
Subject: EDISON PARK, OPTION 2, BOCCE COURTS
Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026 12:03:28 PM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Dear City Council,
Thank you for adding four bocce courts in Option 2 of the new plan for Edison Park.
Huntington Beach, with our beautiful, inviting weather year-round, currently only has 4 bocce courts at Murdy Park. This is not adequate for our growing population, and growing interest in the sport of bocce! (I’m seeing even more young people taking up this fun sport which provides great exercise for both the body and the brain!) Certain times of the day, it is not uncommon for all 4 bocce courts at Murdy to be occupied at the same time, and so not everyone gets to play.
Please vote for Edison Park’s Plan Option 2. It just makes sense! Thank you,
Karen Talbot
Resident of Huntington Beach for over 35 years
Bocce player (as are my friends & family)
From: John Redaelli
To: [email protected]
Subject: From: John Redaelli Re: WRITTEN COMMENT in SUPPORT of "Option 2" (That includes 4 Bocce Ball courts at Edison Park) Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:14:50 AM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important WRITTEN COMMENT (SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION): HB City Council Meeting (3/3/2026) From: John Redaelli (SANDS City Of Huntington Beach Bocce Ball Instructor) Re: AGENDA Item #21 - SUPPORT for “Option 2” (That includes 4 Bocce Ball courts at Edison Park)
21. 26-193 Approve one of the two conceptual design options for the Edison Park Reconfiguration Conceptual Plan and authorize staff to move forward by initiating either a phased or complete development of the design and bid package for construction of the updated facility Recommended Action:
Approve one of the two conceptual design options for the Edison Park reconfiguration plan and authorize staff to move forward by initiating either a phased or complete development of the design and bid package for construction of the updated facility. ·
Option 1: Conceptual Plan presented to the Community & Library Services Commission · Option 2: Conceptual Plan based on subsequent community input received Dear Mayor, and HB City Council Members:
My name is John Redaelli, and I've enjoyed living in our great city of Huntington Beach for well over 20 years. In fact, I graduated from Edison High School in 1974…And, I presently instruct Bocce Ball via the city’s “SANDS” recreational programming…Before that, I was part of the group that led the effort in late 2017 for the (4) Synthetic Resin Bocce Ball courts at Murdy Park…I created this 35+ page report: “Bocce Courts 4 HB (Huntington Beach)” that was widely shared with HB City Officials at the time in late 2017, and it effectively started the ball rolling in our successful effort for the (4) Bocce Ball courts at Murdy Park… This report can be viewed at SLIDESHARE:
www.slideshare.net/slideshow/9112017-revised-bocce-courts-4-hb-huntington-beach/79826749
I have witnessed firsthand the steady growth of Bocce Ball participation at Murdy Park from the time these courts were completed and open to the public in early 2020… On numerous occasions I’ve seen more than (2) courts being played on at the same time!...I have also heard from my Bocce class students wishing there were Bocce Ball courts closer to where they live in the Edison Park area…Edison Park, is located on the opposite end of the city far from Murdy Park — a full 6–7 miles away — and would serve a large portion of our community, particularly seniors and recreational players, who currently have no convenient access to a quality Bocce facility
. That distance, and time to travel, plus the cost of gas can add up over time… Four courts are essential, not just for casual play, but also for properly running standard 16-team double-elimination tournaments. Two courts simply can’t meet that demand. Four courts will help ensure the likelihood that Bocce players will NOT HAVE TO WAIT to gain access to an available court. Or, have to be put on a WAITING LIST…Or, have to RESERVE a court in ADVANCE…In case you did not know, this is not a new idea. In fact, the City's own 2009 Master Plan for Edison Park included Bocce Ball courts as a planned amenity. Unfortunately, those plans were never realized.
And, the USBF (United States Bocce Federation) had this to say in their most recent NEWSLETTER (Feb./2026): “Bocce, often celebrated as one of the world's oldest and most beloved lawn games, is experiencing a vibrant resurgence across the United States. From seasoned players perfecting their throws in town squares to a new generation discovering the strategic nuances of the game, bocce is captivating hearts nationwide. At the forefront of this movement is the United States Bocce Federation (USBF), an organization dedicated to nurturing and advancing the sport for all.” Voting in FAVOR of “Option 2”, reflects and considers the most recent “subsequent community input received” . And, not entirely from surveys and feedback from years earlier. It includes the relocation of (8) Pickleball courts to behind the Fire Station. I believe(?) this was done due to the noise this sport can create…I (John Redaelli) had envisioned that location behind the Fire Station, for the (4) Bocce courts. But, the new location for the Bocce courts, next to the Basketball courts is a WORTHY COMPROMISE! Especially, if it results in deadening the noise for nearby residents! I come from the work experience of a Construction Project Manager. Sometimes expected size and space envisioned for certain things to be built to fit at the START, will not work out as first envisioned. If that is the case with an APPROVED “Option 2” and (4) Bocce courts, I offer this suggestion… The (4) Bocce courts at Murdy Park are almost 6’ feet apart from each other…They DO NOT share middle common walls. The two double courts in this photo above, share a common middle wall/curb in between them… This SAVES SPACE, if it becomes necessary…Only, if it becomes necessary… If inches are required To Make Everything Fit, I suggest not making the perimeter concrete curb SO WIDE as they are at Murdy Park, 12” (One foot)...The most common width I have measured at other Bocce courts in different cities, are 6-8” wide concrete curbs.
In the photo above, at Murdy Park, that’s a difficult, WIDE (12”) concrete curb to negotiate and stepover, to enter and exit the court…Stepping onto the top of the curb, and gathering both feet on top, and then stepping onto the court, with one foot at a time is both cumbersome and slow…Unless, soil engineering required it (12”)??? It gets tiring after a while…And, it’s especially hard for some SENIORS.
Speaking of SENIORS, one of the most compelling forecasts that came from the HB Parks & Rec MASTER Plan 2025, was the expected growth in population of SENIORS (55+ years in age)...
“The trend from 2024 to 2029 indicates the SENIOR population over 55 will continue to grow into a larger section of the community (72,142 in 2029)”...
SOURCE: Page 15
- cms3.revize.com/revize/huntingtonbeachca/departments/parks___recreation/Parks%20&%20Recreation%20Master%20Plan/Parks%20Rec%20Master%20Plan%20Update%20Report%202025%20FINAL%20DRAFT.pdf? t=202511131937390&t=202511131937390
This fits nicely with the addition of (4) Bocce Ball courts at Edison Park, because it’s this SAME AGE GROUP (55+) that IS MOST ASSOCIATED with Bocce Ball participation!...
In closing, I’m sure the HB City Council will give careful and fair consideration before VOTING in FAVOR of “Plan Option 1” or “Plan Option 2”...If, we can DUPLICATE for the most part what we have at Murdy Park, with (4) WELL MADE Synthetic Resin Bocce Ball courts at Edison Park, it will be REMARKABLE!...And, another fine amenity added to a long list of fine amenities in Huntington Beach…In this instance, it’s to better serve The Far Other End Of Town…Thank You So Much, City Of Huntington Beach!...
John Redaelli
Email: [email protected]
PS. IF APPROVED?...If I may, I still recommend a Synthetic Resin type surface for any future Bocce Ball courts…This type of surface (Synthetic Resin - SR) eliminates the constant maintenance of watering, brooming, raking and replenishing of organic type soils, like Crushed Oyster Shells, or Decomposed Granite (DG)…In spite of a possible LOW COST BID, we must please avoid the hiring of unproven CONTRACTORS that have not been properly VETTED, or not have the PROVEN prior experience on the scale that Edison Park will require, IF APPROVED… In addition to myself (John Redaelli), the USBF (United States Bocce Federation) - https://usbf.us/ can be a RELIABLE SOURCE for PROVEN Synthetic Resin CONTRACTORS…These include, in no particular order:
1. COLLEONI BOCCE: https://colleonibocce.com/en/
2. Da Vinci Bocce: https://www.davincibocce.com/
I have communicated to the (2) above CONTRACTORS before…They have many years of PROVEN RELIABLE WORLDWIDE EXPERIENCE…I’m SURE a simple contact with the USBF, will CONFIRM this… And, to avoid the premature decay of SIDEBOARDS, (Like at Murdy Park), along with the deteriorating “SR” Bocce court surface by, “Bocce Builders Of America”, at Murdy Park, I recommend a man-made material like “TREX” - Google Search …Unless real wood “Brazilian Ipe” is used - https://bit.ly/4cUmmyT for SIDEBOARDS...
RJM Design Group, used TREX, or a TREX-like material for the SIDEBOARDS for the Bocce Ball courts in Mission Viejo, at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center…As follows:
And, it looks like RJM Design Group, can DESIGN a Concrete Curb that is only 8” wide as well! Here in Huntington Beach, HOME to the LARGEST SURFING COMPETITION in the WORLD, we should strive for The Very Best We Can!...Thank You, City Of Huntington Beach!...John Redaelli This WRITTEN COMMENT is also available in a Google Doc file:
docs.google.com/document/d/1FdiQxGJnvqi5-DK4bcT5riT5awDb8tPLX7_dpetaSlk/edit?usp=sharing Additional Past Comments in a Google Doc file in SUPPORT of (4) Bocce Ball courts at Edison Park:
(11/18/2025)
docs.google.com/document/d/1_5TV0QW_WwdwIEFetOO5MoTyVuX7yUHaxLJcvM3nz9Y/edit?usp=sharing (8/13/2025)
docs.google.com/document/d/1rijNdwmjdHtMQejDOjxXiFRlu_-pDrUsv-iDh-sHOlo/edit?usp=sharing (The End)
From: Janice Retz
To: [email protected]
Subject: Edison Park Option #2
Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:26:33 AM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important I am writing to express my opinion, as a neighbor of the park and resident of Huntington Beach for over 50 years. Our family is requesting Option 2 for The Edison Park renovation
Please consider
Janice Retz
9142 Santiago Dori
Huntington Beach, CA. 92646
Phone (714) 501-1949
Janice Retz
Director
Independent Endeavor, Inc.
Phone (714) 501-1949
[email protected]
From: MARILYN Boehm
To: [email protected]
Subject: Reconfiguration of Edison Park 26-193
Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 12:51:04 PM
City Council:
I strongly endorse OPTION #2 regarding Edison Park. This park is a much beloved and peaceful space for our community. It should NOT be reconfigured as some sort of sports complex. The Edison Park Community Group has gotten feedback from the community which this decision will impact and has made recommendations directly to the Council. Please heed these well thought out recommendations and choose OPTION #2.
Thank you,
Marilyn Boehm, longtime resident
of HB
(714) 325-2480
Mr. Amory Hanson 8102 Ellis Avenue Apartment 121 Huntington Beach CA 92646 March 3, 2026
The Mayor Of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach CA 92648 My Dear Mister Mayor, I would like to express my support for Item XXIB, option two of the the two Edison Park reconfiguration conceptual
Plans.
Sincerely Yours, Mr. Amory Hanson CC: The Honorable E. M. Twining CC: The Honorable Patrick Burns CC: The Honorable Andrew Gruel CC:The Honorable Donald C. Kennedy CC: The Honorable Grace Vandermark CC: The Honorable Chad Williams
From: Robert Trazo
To: [email protected]
Cc: Gimo Trazo; Robert Trazo
Subject: Supplemental communication for Item #26-193 for March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 1:38:27 PM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important To Whom It May Concern:
Just wanted to send a note of thanks to the city of Huntington Beach City Council especially Mayor Casey McKeon, Mayor Pro Tem Butch Twining, and Councilmembers Chad Williams, Andrew Gruel and Pat Burns, as well as Community and Library Services Director Ashley Wysocki and her hard working staff.
We recently saw the revised RJM plan – Option 2 that puts eight of the proposed pickleball courts behind the fire station in the southeast portion of the park. We were very happy to see that on the new plan since we believe that moving the pickleball courts further away from the residents to the north will help alleviate the pickleball noise in the park.
We also briefly perused the 600-plus-page-long “CEQA Environmental Compliance Checklist - Edison Park Reconfiguration and Improvements Project” report. A little light reading over the weekend .
We are no CEQA experts, but it looks like the conclusion is summarized on page 4-1, where it states that “Based on the analysis contained in this CEQA Environmental Compliance Checklist, the proposed project is consistent with the development density established by the General Plan for which an EIR (i.e., the General Plan Update EIR) was certified. Consistent with the CEQA guidelines section 15183(b), there are no project specific effects which are peculiar to the project for its site. There are no project specific impacts which the General Plan Update EIR failed to analyze the significant effects. Further, there are no potentially significant off-site and/or cumulative impacts which the General Plan Update EIR failed to evaluate. Furthermore, there is no substantial new information which results in more severe impacts than discussed in the general plan update EIR. Therefore, pursuant to CEQA guidelines, Section 15183, no further environmental reviews required.”
We ask that the city of Huntington Beach and its team verify that the above conclusion is correct and that there are no project specific effects that are peculiar to this Edison Community Park site that the General Plan EIR failed to analyze, such as the two capped oil wells within the project area, the concentration of pickleball courts, presence of the landfill, presence of methane conditions and removal of the fifty-plus mature trees. Also, the Ascon cleanup to the south may add to the impact of the construction phasing of Edison Park as well.
We also ask that consideration be given to adding more soundproofing to the north, west and east sides of the pickleball courts that will be located in the new proposed pickleball courts where the old tennis courts are now. We also ask that the trees that are removed be replaced with the most mature trees as possible in order to help preserve the beautiful canopy that is characteristic of this park.
Thank you again for listening to us throughout this process.
Respectfully,
Robert and Gimo Trazo
From: Robert Trazo
To: [email protected]
Subject: 621 votes for Option 2 (pickleball courts moved to the Southeast) over Option 1 - Supplemental communication for Item #26-193 for March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 4:53:53 PM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Good afternoon,
Thank you for your continued work on the Edison Park Reconfiguration project and for taking the time to listen to the community’s input throughout this process. We truly appreciate the City’s willingness to revisit elements of the original layout and consider refinements based on community feedback.
After reviewing the conceptual design options, we would like to express our support for Option 2, which locates the proposed pickleball courts behind the fire station in the southeast portion of the park.
Option 2 represents a thoughtful and balanced approach. Relocating the courts further away from the residences to the north meaningfully reduces potential noise concerns while still allowing the City to expand and modernize recreational amenities. We believe this layout better aligns with neighborhood compatibility concerns while preserving the recreational goals of the project. Option 2 reflects the preferences of a significant segment of our local community, as evidenced by the petition in support of the design change, which has already received over 600 signatures.
We also understand that the City is relying on CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 for this project, and we appreciate the preparation of the environmental compliance checklist and the additional technical studies addressing noise and subsurface conditions. We respectfully ask that the City ensure the project record clearly reflects the basis for concluding that the project does not result in site-specific impacts that were not previously analyzed in the 2017 General Plan EIR.
In particular, we encourage continued careful consideration of:
The concentration and orientation of pickleball courts; Subsurface and landfill-related site conditions;
Oil well locations within the park;
Tree removal and replacement planning; and
Construction timing and coordination given nearby remediation activity.
We raise these points not in opposition to the project, but in the interest of ensuring that the analysis is thorough and that the final design reflects the most compatible option for surrounding residents.
Thank you again for your responsiveness to the community. We look forward to seeing Option 2 move forward and appreciate the opportunity to provide input.
Regarding those aforementioned signatures - we want to add that we collected 621 signatures from residents who voted in favor of our Southeast Plan - Option 3 over RJM's original plan (Currently Option 1). One of the main differences in our SE Plan Option 3 versus RJM's original plan was to move the pickleball courts to the southeast portion of the park. Based on our review of RJM"s current Option 2, it does move pickleball courts to the southeast portion of Edison Park. Based on that, we feel that the 621 petition signatures that favor our Southeast Plan - Option 3 also support RJM's current Option 2. We ask that the Huntington Beach City Council please consider this when deciding to vote on item 26-193 on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. We will submit copies of the 621 petitions during this Tuesday's meeting during the public comment period.
Thanks very much,
Rob and Gimo Trazo
From: Robert Trazo
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: 621 votes for Option 2 (pickleball courts moved to the Southeast) over Option 1 - Supplemental communication for Item #26-193 for March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 4:59:17 PM
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Here is a link to some of the petitions:
(https://socalgeo-
my.sharepoint.com/:f:/p/osandoval/IgAAVU7w2a2kRoooS5NRRvFcAWu7bCm9j43Nsi0eunUA67U? e=UpOvyO)
On Monday, March 2, 2026 at 04:53:43 PM PST, Robert Trazo <[email protected]> wrote:
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your continued work on the Edison Park Reconfiguration project and for taking the time to listen to the community’s input throughout this process. We truly appreciate the City’s willingness to revisit elements of the original layout and consider refinements based on community feedback.
After reviewing the conceptual design options, we would like to express our support for Option 2, which locates the proposed pickleball courts behind the fire station in the southeast portion of the park.
Option 2 represents a thoughtful and balanced approach. Relocating the courts further away from the residences to the north meaningfully reduces potential noise concerns while still allowing the City to expand and modernize recreational amenities. We believe this layout better aligns with neighborhood compatibility concerns while preserving the recreational goals of the project. Option 2 reflects the preferences of a significant segment of our local community, as evidenced by the petition in support of the design change, which has already received over 600 signatures.
We also understand that the City is relying on CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 for this project, and we appreciate the preparation of the environmental compliance checklist and the additional technical studies addressing noise and subsurface conditions. We respectfully ask that the City ensure the project record clearly reflects the basis for concluding that the project does not result in site-specific impacts that were not previously analyzed in the 2017 General Plan EIR.
In particular, we encourage continued careful consideration of:
The concentration and orientation of pickleball courts; Subsurface and landfill-related site conditions;
Oil well locations within the park;
Tree removal and replacement planning; and
Construction timing and coordination given nearby remediation activity.
We raise these points not in opposition to the project, but in the interest of ensuring that the analysis is thorough and that the final design reflects the most compatible option for surrounding residents.
Thank you again for your responsiveness to the community. We look forward to seeing Option 2 move forward and appreciate the opportunity to provide input.
Regarding those aforementioned signatures - we want to add that we collected 621 signatures from residents who voted in favor of our Southeast Plan - Option 3 over RJM's original plan (Currently Option 1). One of the main differences in our SE Plan Option 3 versus RJM's original plan was to move the pickleball courts to the southeast portion of the park. Based on our review of RJM"s current Option 2, it does move pickleball courts to the southeast portion of Edison Park. Based on that, we feel that the 621 petition signatures that favor our Southeast Plan - Option 3 also support RJM's current Option 2. We ask that the Huntington Beach City Council please consider this when deciding to vote on item 26-193 on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. We will submit copies of the 621 petitions during this Tuesday's meeting during the public comment period.
Thanks very much,
Rob and Gimo Trazo