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Subject: March 3 City Council Meeting Agenda Supplemental For Edison Park Conceptual Plan Approval Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 7:48:57 AM
Attachments: Edison Park Community Group Letter - 03032026 Agenda Item 26-193 Final.pdf Importance: High
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Please include the attached letter as part of March 3, 2026 Huntington Beach City Council Meeting Supplemental Materials and Records.
The letter reference agenda item regarding Edison Park Conceptual Plan Approval.
Thank you for your attention and follow up.
Ding- Jo Currie
On Behalf of Edison Park Community Group
3/3/26
21 (26-193)
February 28, 2026
Mayor Casey McKeon and Honorable Members of the City Council 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Subject: March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda Item 26-193
Dear Mayor Casey McKeon and Honorable Members of the City Council,
On behalf of the Edison Park Community Group leadership, local residents, families, and long-time park users, we respectfully request that the City Council approve Option #2 of the Edison Park Conceptual Plan, and we further request that the following recommendations be incorporated as conditions of approval. Edison Park is a deeply valued community space. The recommendations below reflect consistent community input and are intended to strengthen safety, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and long-term usability.
Infrastructure Improvements
1. Modern Irrigation System: Install a comprehensive irrigation system to ensure long-term health of trees and green space and avoid prior maintenance deficiencies.
2. Walking Path Repair & Drainage: Repair and resurface all existing paths to eliminate cracking and uneven surfaces; correct low-lying and sinking areas (including the west side) to prevent flooding and safety hazards.
3. Open Community Center Patios: Open the enclosed north and/or south patio areas of the community center to create additional usable open space and relieve congestion.
4. Project Coordination & Traffic Mitigation: Coordinate and stagger the schedules of the three major projects (Ascon/Magnolia Tank Farm/Edison Park) in the area to prevent compounded traffic congestion and disruption to residents’ daily lives.
Proactive sequencing is essential.
5. Oil Well Safety During Construction: Implement stringent safety protocols during construction to ensure full protection around the two identified oil wells.
Design Elements & Community Enhancements
1. Tree Canopy Preservation: Adhere to Library & Community Services Commission’s prior approval and require at least 20% of replacement trees to be 10-year-size shade trees (4–5 ft. box; 20–30 ft. height; 10–15 ft. canopy spread; 10–15 in. trunk diameter at breast height).
Edison Park Community Group Letter – Agenda 26-193 Page 2
2. Enhanced Trash Receptacles: Install larger, lidded trash receptacles throughout the park to address overflow and sanitation concerns.
3. Path Widening for Access: Strategically widen selected paths to allow emergency vehicle access and improve ADA accessibility.
4. Shaded Picnic Areas: Add shaded picnic tables along walking paths to create resting and gathering spaces.
5. Fitness Equipment: Install simple outdoor exercise equipment along pathways to serve non-organized sport users.
6. Dog Waste Stations: Provide dog waste bag stations with clear signage promoting responsible pet ownership.
7. Preserve Green Buffers: Maintain meaningful green space between sports features by designing courts efficiently, including shared walls where appropriate (e.g., bocce courts), to preserve landscaped buffers and visual openness.
8. Dual-Striped Courts & Noise Mitigation: Incorporate dual-striping on existing northside tennis courts (planned pickleball courts in Option #2) to maintain flexibility and equitable access for tennis players. Install a sound-attenuation wall along the northern boundary to mitigate noise impacts on adjacent residents.
9. Ongoing Community Engagement: Continue inclusion of a community ad hoc group during the design phase and provide regular updates to community at large.
These additions are practical, reasonable, and aligned with the City’s goals of safety, accessibility, environmental responsibility, and neighborhood quality of life. Incorporating the above items into Option #2 will ensure Edison Park remains a balanced, welcoming, and sustainable public space for generations to come. We appreciate your thoughtful consideration and stand ready to continue partnering with the City throughout design, construction, and future stewardship of the park.
Respectfully submitted,
Edison Park Community Group
Huntington Beach, California
CC: Travis Hopkins
Ashley Wysocki
February 28, 2026
Mayor Casey McKeon and Honorable Members of the City Council 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Subject: March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda Item 26-193
Dear Mayor Casey McKeon and Honorable Members of the City Council,
On behalf of the Edison Park Community Group leadership, local residents, families, and long-time park users, we respectfully request that the City Council approve Option #2 of the Edison Park Conceptual Plan, and we further request that the following recommendations be incorporated as conditions of approval. Edison Park is a deeply valued community space. The recommendations below reflect consistent community input and are intended to strengthen safety, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and long-term usability.
Infrastructure Improvements
1. Modern Irrigation System: Install a comprehensive irrigation system to ensure long-term health of trees and green space and avoid prior maintenance deficiencies.
2. Walking Path Repair & Drainage: Repair and resurface all existing paths to eliminate cracking and uneven surfaces; correct low-lying and sinking areas (including the west side) to prevent flooding and safety hazards.
3. Open Community Center Patios: Open the enclosed north and/or south patio areas of the community center to create additional usable open space and relieve congestion.
4. Project Coordination & Traffic Mitigation: Coordinate and stagger the schedules of the three major projects (Ascon/Magnolia Tank Farm/Edison Park) in the area to prevent compounded traffic congestion and disruption to residents’ daily lives.
Proactive sequencing is essential.
5. Oil Well Safety During Construction: Implement stringent safety protocols during construction to ensure full protection around the two identified oil wells.
Design Elements & Community Enhancements
1. Tree Canopy Preservation: Adhere to Library & Community Services Commission’s prior approval and require at least 20% of replacement trees to be 10-year-size shade trees (4–5 ft. box; 20–30 ft. height; 10–15 ft. canopy spread; 10–15 in. trunk diameter at breast height).
Edison Park Community Group Letter – Agenda 26-193 Page 2
2. Enhanced Trash Receptacles: Install larger, lidded trash receptacles throughout the park to address overflow and sanitation concerns.
3. Path Widening for Access: Strategically widen selected paths to allow emergency vehicle access and improve ADA accessibility.
4. Shaded Picnic Areas: Add shaded picnic tables along walking paths to create resting and gathering spaces.
5. Fitness Equipment: Install simple outdoor exercise equipment along pathways to serve non-organized sport users.
6. Dog Waste Stations: Provide dog waste bag stations with clear signage promoting responsible pet ownership.
7. Preserve Green Buffers: Maintain meaningful green space between sports features by designing courts efficiently, including shared walls where appropriate (e.g., bocce courts), to preserve landscaped buffers and visual openness.
8. Dual-Striped Courts & Noise Mitigation: Incorporate dual-striping on existing northside tennis courts (planned pickleball courts in Option #2) to maintain flexibility and equitable access for tennis players. Install a sound-attenuation wall along the northern boundary to mitigate noise impacts on adjacent residents.
9. Ongoing Community Engagement: Continue inclusion of a community ad hoc group during the design phase and provide regular updates to community at large.
These additions are practical, reasonable, and aligned with the City’s goals of safety, accessibility, environmental responsibility, and neighborhood quality of life. Incorporating the above items into Option #2 will ensure Edison Park remains a balanced, welcoming, and sustainable public space for generations to come. We appreciate your thoughtful consideration and stand ready to continue partnering with the City throughout design, construction, and future stewardship of the park.
Respectfully submitted,
Edison Park Community Group
Huntington Beach, California
CC: Travis Hopkins
Ashley Wysocki
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Subject: FW: Edison Park Conceptual Plan - Request to Approve Option #2 - Agenda Item 86-193 Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 8:02:31 AM
Attachments: Edison Park Community Group Letter - 03032026 Agenda Item 26-193 Final.pdf Importance: High
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Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2026 3:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Edison Park Conceptual Plan - Request to Approve Option #2 - Agenda Item 86-193 Importance: High
Dear Mayor Mckeon and Honorable Members of the City Council,
On behalf of the Edison Park Community Group, we are writing to you regarding Agenda Item 86-193 concerning approval of the Edison Park Conceptual Plan.
Attached please find our letter respectfully requesting that the Council approve Option #2, which places the pickleball courts on the south side of the park to mitigate noise impacts on nearby residents. We also ask that the Council incorporate the listed infrastructure and design conditions as part of the approval to ensure the plan reflects long-standing community concerns regarding safety, environmental stewardship, traffic coordination, accessibility, and overall sustainability. These requests are very practical, reasonable, and grounded in years of community engagement and dialogue. Edison Park serves not only as a recreational facility but as an essential neighborhood gathering space for families and multi-generational residents. Thoughtful implementation now will ensure the park remains balanced and functional for decades to come. We thank Mayor Casey McKeon, who has been the champion and advocate of leading community engagement efforts. We appreciate and note the interests put forth by all the council members as well.
We recognize the City’s efforts to complete as well as engaging and informing the community in the CEQA process while acknowledging the leadership in keeping this process moving forward. We are interested in moving the approved conceptual plan to the next design phase. Thank you for your time, careful review, and consideration of our requests. We look forward to the Council’s discussion on March 3 and remain committed to working collaboratively toward a positive outcome for Huntington Beach and Edison Park residents and users.
Respectfully,
Edison Park Community Group
Huntington Beach, California