Administrative
Report
N.3., File # 21-2158 Meeting Date: 3/16/2021
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: Ted Semaan, Public Works Director
TITLE
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN UPDATED REPORT ON THE
CONDITION OF AMENITIES IN CITY PARKS AND PARKETTES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Attached for the City Council’s consideration is an updated report on the condition of amenities within the City’s parks and parkettes, as requested during Fiscal Year 2020/2021 budget development. In summary, the condition of general infrastructure in a majority of parks and parkettes is considered to be good or fair. The Capital Improvement Program includes nine projects to upgrade various park amenities. The report was reviewed by the Recreation and Parks Commission at their meeting on February 10, 2021.
BACKGROUND
During Fiscal Year 2020/2021 budget development, the City Council requested staff to provide an updated evaluation of the conditions of amenities within City parks. Such an evaluation had most recently been conducted by the Community Services Department in 2016.
An evaluation of current park conditions was conducted by the Public Works Parks Maintenance Division during December 2020, and is attached for the City Council’s review. The evaluation contains the following:
A listing of amenities and the quantity of each amenity contained within each park and parkette An evaluation of the general condition of each amenity, categorized as either “Good”, “Fair” or Poor”
An overall evaluation of the general infrastructure and lawn/turf areas in each park and parkette
Items of note from the evaluation are as follows:
The condition of general infrastructure in a majority of parks and parkettes is considered to be good or fair.
The condition of lawn and turf areas in a majority of parks and parkettes is considered to be good or fair.
Moonstone Park is the only case where the turf area is considered to be in poor condition.
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The condition of amenities in a majority of parks and parkettes is considered to be good or fair.
The restroom in Lilienthal Park is considered to be in poor condition.
Three restrooms at the Pier are considered to be in poor condition.
The fitness zones and playgrounds at Dominguez Park are considered to be in poor condition.
The play structure at Turtle Park is considered to be in poor condition.
The recreation activities building at Wilderness Park is considered to be in poor condition.
Capital Improvement Projects
The City’s Capital Improvement Plan includes a number of projects that include upgrades and improvements to park facilities. Descriptions of park-related projects and the current status of each project are as follows:
Dominguez Park Dog Park Improvements - SoCal Gas pipeline project that in turn will add landscaping and planting to beautify the perimeter of the enclosure and enhance the northeast section of the Dog Park. SoCal Gas is set to conclude their work between April 2021 and June 2021.
Dominguez Park Play Equipment - This project will replace deteriorated play equipment and rubber surfacing in Dominguez Park and repair and upgrade the adjacent landscape and walkways. The Parks and Recreation Commission supported the initial concepts on October 14, 2020.
General Eaton B Parkette Improvements - This project will replace landscaping and play equipment at General Eaton B Parkette. The design element is set to commence in FY 2021-2022.
Play Surface Replacement - This project is for the replacement of rubber surfacing at various City parks. Anderson and Perry parks are budgeted in the current Fiscal Year. The funding is estimated to complete Anderson Park and needs additional funding to complete Perry Park. There has also been identified a need for rubber surfacing replacement at the Aviation Park playground. Staff will bring forward a budget response report in the 2021-22 FY budget discussion to consider additional funding to complete the three locations.
Regional Park Restroom Improvements - This project is for improvement of City park restroom facilities. To date, restroom doors have been replaced at Lillienthal Park, Franklin Park and Perry Park. The next phase will involve replacement of partitions and restroom painting at Dale Page Park and Dominguez Park. Efforts will continue at other parks as staff resources and funding permit.
Wilderness Park Improvements - The Community Services Department along with the Public Works Department has and continues to work with the South Bay Parkland Conservancy and planting efforts. The next phase will include the development of an irrigation plan for the park.
International Boardwalk Restrooms - This project is inclusive of pier and International Boardwalk area public restrooms, including a remodel of the existing restrooms on the Monstad Pier. Currently, the remodel is in the design phase for three standalone restrooms.
Moonstone Park Area Development - This project is on hold until further discussion and direction regarding waterfront amenities and development.
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Recreation and Parks Commission Review
The evaluation was presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission for review at their meeting on February 10, 2021. The Commission voted to receive and file the report, and suggested that Community Gardens be included in future reports of this type.
COORDINATION
The Public Works Department coordinated this item along with the Community Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts associated with this report.
APPROVED BY:
Joe Hoefgen, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
Park Conditions Report, December 2020
Draft minutes of Recreation & Parks Commission meeting, 2/10/21
3 REDONDO BEACH PARKS - AMENITY QUANTITIES AND CONDITIONS - December 2020 Number of Amenities
Park Name
ConditionGeneral InfrastructureOpen Lawn/ Turf AreaTennis CourtsBasketball CourtsBaseball FieldsSoccer FieldsMultipurpose FieldsFitness ZonesSkate ParksPicnic SheltersPlaygroundsDog ParksGymnasiumsCommunity/ Rec CentersSenior
CentersRestroomsGood X
X8 3 1 1 Alta Vista Park Fair 1 1 1
1 Poor Good 2 Anderson
ParkFair X
X
1 2 1
22 1 2 Poor Good X
X
1 Andrews Park Fair
PoorGood X
1 Aviation Park Fair
X1 1
1 Poor
REDONDO BEACH PARKS - AMENITY QUANTITIES AND CONDITIONS - December 2020 Number of Amenities
Park Name
ConditionGeneral InfrastructureOpen
Lawn/Turf AreaTennis CourtsBasketball CourtsBaseball FieldsSoccer FieldsMultipurpose FieldsFitness
ZonesSkate ParksPicnic SheltersPlaygroundsDog
ParksGymnasiumsCommunity/ Rec CentersSenior CentersRestroomsGood 1 Dale Page Park Fair
X X 2 Poor
Good2 1
Dominguez
Park Fair X X
2Poor 2
2 Good X X 1 Ensenada
Parkette Fair Poor
Good
X X 1 Ford
Parkette Fair Poor
Good
X
REDONDO BEACH PARKS - AMENITY QUANTITIES AND CONDITIONS - December 2020 Number of Amenities
Park Name
ConditionGeneral InfrastructureOpen Lawn/ Turf
AreaTennis CourtsBasketball CourtsBaseball
FieldsSoccer FieldsMultipurpose
FieldsFitness
ZonesSkate ParksPicnic SheltersPlaygroundsDog ParksGymnasiumsCommunity/ Rec CentersSenior CentersRestroomsGood X
X 1 General Eaton
Fair Parkette Poor Good
Gregg
Parkette
FairX X 1 1 Poor
Good X
X
1La Paz Parkette Fair Poor
Good
Lilienthal Park Fair X
X1 Poor
1 Good
REDONDO BEACH PARKS - AMENITY QUANTITIES AND CONDITIONS - December 2020 Number of Amenities
Park Name
ConditionGeneral
InfrastructureOpen Lawn/ Turf AreaTennis CourtsBasketball CourtsBaseball
FieldsSoccer
FieldsMultipurpose FieldsFitness ZonesSkate
ParksPicnic SheltersPlaygroundsDog ParksGymnasiumsCommunity/ Rec
CentersSenior CentersRestroomsGood McNeill Parkette Fair X X Poor
Good Moonstone Park Fair
PoorX 1 Good Perry Allison Fair X X
1 Playfield
PoorGood 2 1 1
Perry Park Fair
X X 2 1
11 Poor
Good
Redondo
REDONDO BEACH PARKS - AMENITY QUANTITIES AND CONDITIONS - December 2020 Number of Amenities
Park Name
ConditionGeneral InfrastructureOpen Lawn/ Turf
AreaTennis CourtsBasketball CourtsBaseball
FieldsSoccer
FieldsMultipurpose
FieldsFitness ZonesSkate ParksPicnic
SheltersPlaygroundsDog ParksGymnasiumsCommunity/ Rec
CentersSenior CentersRestroomsGood X X
1Townsend Parkette Fair Poor Good
Turtle
Park
FairPoor X 1 Good X
1 1
Veterans Park Fair X 1 2 Poor
Good Vincent
Park Fair X X 1 Poor Good Wilderness Park Fair X X 3 3 Poor 1 Good 10 1 7 1 2 1 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 1
Totals: Fair 0 6 2 1 3 0 0 5 7 2 1 2 3
14 9
10 11
12