HomeMy Public PortalAbout17) 10C Recommendation From Parks and Recreation Parks and Open Space Master PlanDATE:
TO:
FROM:
June 3, 2014
AGENDA
ITEM 10.C. ·
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
The Honorable City Council
Donald E. Penman, Interim City Manage~ _.fJ<
By: Cathy Burroughs, Director of Parks and Recreation CV
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION REGARDING PRIORITIZATION OF PARKS AND OPEN
SPACE MASTER PLAN ACTION PLAN MATRIX
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to:
a) Review the priorities established by the Parks and Recreation Commission for the
Action Plan Matrix (Matrix) from the Parks and Open Space Master Plan; and
b) Approve or amend the priority list.
BACKGROUND:
1. On October 21, 2013, the draft Parks and Open Space Plan (Plan) was presented
at a public meeting held at Live Oak Park. Preliminary information on key findings
from the surveys, trends, and recommendations for future parks and open space
were discussed.
2. On November 12, 2013, the Plan was presented to the Parks and Recreation and
Planning Commissions at a joint meeting.
3. on -April 2, 2014, the City Council adopted the Plan.
4. On April 16, 2014, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the Matrix from
the Plan and discussed prioritizing components of the Matrix.
5. On May 21, 2014, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the priority list
recommended by staff, with revisions.
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ANALYSIS:
To assist staff in implementation of the recently adopted Plan, the Parks and
Recreation Commission was requested to review the Matrix for Facilities and Programs
and prioritize the various components. At the April 16, 2014 regular meeting of the
Parks and Recreation Commission, the Commission began a discussion on prioritizing
the Facilities/ Amenities Matrix and directed staff to develop a prioritization list based on
Commission comments and recommendations. Staff presented a recommended
priority list for the Commission's review and consideration at their May 21, 2014
meeting.
During discussion of this item at the May 21, 2014 Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting, the Commission recommended several changes to staff's priority list as
follows:
J» Meet and develop use agreement with Los Angeles County for development of
trails in Eaton and Arcadia washes and develop plans.
Staff Ranking: 4
Commission Ranking: 1
Commission Justification: Trails were ranked #1 as the most unmet need by
residents; possible grants for trails within next year
and ranking #1 may provide higher score in
competitive grant applications.
J» Prepare Master Plans for Live Oak and Temple City Parks.
Staff Ranking: 1
Commission Ranking: 2
Commission Justification: Commission concurred that plans were necessary for
coordinating improvements at existing facilities but felt
trails should be higher priority as explained above.
J» Meet with private schools/churches to discuss possible use of property for park
and open space development.
Staff Ranking: "Lower Priority/Other Items"
Commission Ranking: 9
Commission Justification: Commission argued that although there may not be
many viable locations, there are a few that could
possibly be used for public space and felt this should
be included in the top 1 0.
J» Discuss with Los Angeles County possible incorporation of property at 6499
Rosemead Blvd.
Staff Ranking: 9
Commission Ranking: Move to "Lower Priority/Other Items"
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June 3, 2014
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Commission Justification: Commission did not feel this was a high priority due to
the location and size of the property.
"» Check on possible closure of Temple City Post Office.
Staff Ranking: 1 0
Commission Ranking: Move to "Lower Priority/Other Items"
Commission Justification: Commission did not feel this was a feasible option at
this time and felt staff resources could be better
utilized.
Staff concurs with the Commission's revisions. Attached to this staff report is the Parks
and Recreation Commission's approved Priority Ranking which includes reasons for the
ranking and any action on the item to date (Attachment "A"). The Commission
requested quarterly updates from staff on the progress of items included in the Priority
Ranking as well as updates on the Plan as a whole.
CONCLUSION:
With adoption of the Parks and Open Space Master Plan by the City Council, the Parks
and Recreation Commission was requested to review and prioritize the Action Plan Matrix
to assist staff in budgeting for, and implementation of the various components of the Plan.
The Commission has prioritized the Facility/Amenity Matrix. The City Council is
requested to review and approve or amend the Commission's Priority Ranking.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this item does not have a direct impact on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14
adopted budget, nor on the FY 2014-15 proposed budget. Funds have been included in
the FY 2014-15 proposed budget for development of Master Plans for Live Oak and
Temple City Parks. It is not anticipated that additional funds will be needed for projects in
the Action Plan Matrix until FY 2015-16.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Action Plan Matrix for Facilities/Amenities-Priority Ranking (approved by Parks and
Recreation Commission)
B. Action Plan Matrix for Facilities/Amenities
C. Facility/Amenity Priority Rankings
D. Draft Minutes-Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of May 21, 2014
ATTACHMENT A
ACTION PLAN MATRIX FOR FACILITIES/AMENITIES
PRIORITY RANKING
Approved by Parks and Recreation Commission
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ltem Justification Action to Date
1. Meet with LA County to discuss Development of walking trails is the #1 Staff has met with representatives
development of trails in Eaton requested amenity. The most likely from the County's Parks and
and Arcadia washes. opportunity for the development of trails is Recreation Department. County
Develop a use agreement with
LA County for development of
trails.
along the washes. These three items all tie staff is working on developing
in together and should be considered as one concepts for the trails and will set
item. up a meeting with flood control in
the near future. We have been
advised that there may be a
competitive grant cycle this
summer, as well as a possible
State bond in November.
Develop plans for trails along
washes and research and apply
for grants
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Oak and Temple City Parks. improvements within the parks (i.e. proposed FY 2014-15 budget for
additional shade shelters at TC Park, this purpose.
playground at TC Park). The Commission has
also considered other improvements for the
parks recently (fountain). As mentioned in
the staff report, the community is more
receptive to funding improvements to
existing parks than for purchase and
construction of new parks. Developing
Master Plans for each facility will ensure all
improvements are coordinated and
prioritized.
------------------c-----c---cc----l--:-c---: -,---c----:----:-----:--~---------:--t--::---::-:---:--------;----------;-;----l 3. Change Park rules to allow on-This is a relatively simple component but Staff has surveyed surrounding
leash dog walking; add doggy was a high priority in the rankings (#5). It cities and reviewed their
waste stations. can be accomplished quickly and with ordinances regulating dogs in the
4. Continue implementation
Bicycle Master Plan.
minimal cost. parks and presented a discussion
item to the Parks & Recreation
Commission on May 21, 2014.
Staff will return with a proposed
code amendment to allow dogs in
parks within the next few months.
of-Although this item does not fall within the
authority of the Parks and Recreation
Department, the City is moving forward
with implementation of the Bicycle Master
Plan. Biking and walking trails were ranked
#1 by the community. Prioritizing this item
high will assist in ensuring further
implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan.
Bike lanes on Rosemead
Boulevard are complete. Plans
and specifications for additional
bike lanes (12.6 miles) were
approved by the City Council on
May 6 allowing staff to solicit bids
for construction.
Action Plan Matrix Priority Ranking
Page 2
l·s. Meet with TCUSD to develop
joint use agreements for use
of open space on all
campuses. Discuss schedule
of proposed school
improvements per TCUSD
Facility Master Plan for joint
projects.
The facility/amenity ranked #3 among the
community is an outdoor pool. With limited
space available on City property and with
the TCUSD planning to improve its pool at
Temple City High School, it makes sense to
work with the TCUSD on this joint project.
Allowing public access to schools sites (after
school hours) may be one way to increase
park acreage without purchasing property.
During the community meetings, the
majority of participants stressed the need to
work with the school districts for amenities
such as pools, gymnasiums and playgrounds.
Discussions have been ongoing
between the City and the TCUSD
regarding joint projects. During the
most recent City/TCUSD Standing
Committee meeting, on April 29,
2014, Mayor Blum requested staff
recommend members for a
"working group" (comprised of City
and TCUSD representatives) to
discuss and bring forward
recommendations for joint projects.
-.... ········-----.. ··-··-·· .. -· ·····-···-:-+~------;--~~---;------:-;---~--c::c---+:c--::::--:----:-------c:-:----c:---1 6. Install Wi-Fi at Live Oak Park. Although not included on the Action Plan Staff has been researching other
7. Research availability of the
commercial property at 5336
Rosemead Blvd. and
recommend purchase if
available.
Develop plans for commercial
property at 5336 Rosemead
Blvd.
8. Incorporate parklets into Las
Tunas Improvement Project
plans.
9. Meet with private
schools/churches to discuss
possible use of property for
park and open space
development.
Matrix, this item was high on the Facility/ cities that have free Wi-Fi in the
Amenity Priority Rankings. Installation of parks as well as associated costs.
Wi-Fi at Live Oak Park would be relatively This item could be included in a LOP
inexpensive and could be accomplished Master Plan.
within a short period of time.
These items are contingent upon #4,
development of the Eaton Wash for walking
trails. Acquisition of this parcel would allow
a nice trailhead if the area along the Eaton
Wash is developed. If plans move forward,
this item should be pursued including
development of plans if parcel is available.
That would allow a complete package for
this section of trails
Similar to item #3 above, P & R staff are not
involved in the Las Tunas Project, however
staff believes this item is vital to bringing
additional open space to the commercial
corridor. Prioritizing this item high could
lead to a greater likelihood of inclusion in
the Las Tunas Improvement Project.
There are not many private schools and
churches in the City that have a sufficient
amount of open space to realistically allow
public use. Most of these locations are
already heavily used by their students
and/or congregations. Staff recommended
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this item as lower priority; however the
Parks and Recreation Commission felt there
were some opportunities that should be
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Action Plan Matrix Priority Ranking
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Lower Priority/Other Items:
•!• Contact water companies to discuss use of well site properties for development of
parks and open space and develop joint use agreements.
Staff has contacted both Sunny Slope Water and California American Water companies
to discuss possible use of four sites in the City. Both companies indicated the sites are
active wells and therefore public use is not possible at this time. They were requested to
notify the City if the well sites become inactive in the future.
•!• Meet with Southern California Edison (SCE) to discuss possibilities of using
easement west of City boundaries for parks and open space.
Because the location is outside the City limits (by several blocks), is currently developed
as a nursery, and, due to the size of the property, development would be extremely
costly, this item is not recommend as a high priority.
•!• Contact owner of property at southwest corner of Live Oak and McCullough to
discuss purchase of property for park and open space development.
The property is about six blocks from Live Oak Park Staff believes any additional open
space should be located in other areas of the City and resources should be focused on
those items.
•!• Discuss with LA County possible incorporation of property at 6499 Rosemead Blvd.
If/when considered, staff recommended this item be revised. Incorporation/annexation of
property was not required nor recommended Instead, if pursued, staff recommends
working with the County, as a joint project, to purchase and develop the property for a
small park The Commission did feel this was a great location for a park and
recommended it be a lower priority.
•!• Check on possible closure of Temple City Post Office.
Although the post office in Temple City is not likely to close in the near future, if it does
become available, staff felt the location, in the center of the City, would bring much
needed park/open space to that area. Staff time would be minimal. The Commission felt,
even though it would not take a significant amount of time, that staff should focus on
other, more realistic items.
FOCUS
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ONGOING
ATTACHMENT 8
Act i 0 n pI an MatriX (refer to Chapter 8, Section 8.3 -Funding and Revenue Strategies for potential funding of these goals)
0-2 YEARS
Prepare new Master Plans for Live Oak Park and Temple City
Park
Continue implementation of Bicycle Master Pla n improvements
(bike lanes, etc)
Change park rules to allow on-leash dog walking and add doggy
waste stations
Develop plans for addition of shade shelters at Temple City
Park
Develop plans for renovation and replacement of play ground
at Temple City Park
Meet with Los Angeles County and Los Angeles Flood Control to
discuss development of trails in Eaton Wash and Arcadia Wash
Develop a use agreement with Los Angeles Flood Control for
development of trails
Develop plans for trails as well as research and apply for grants
Purchase commercial property at 5336 Rosemead Blvd
Develop plans for commercial property at 5336 Rosemead Blvd
Meet with TCUSD to develop joint use agreement to use open
space amenities on all campuses-discuss schedule of proposed
school improvements per TCUSD Facility Master Plan as
discussed in Chapter 7, section 7.1.2
Meet with private schools/churches to discuss possible use of
property for park and open space development
Contact Water Companies to discuss use of well site properties
for development of parks and open space and develop joint use
agreement
Meet with Southern California Edison (SCE) to discuss
possibilities of using easement on West side of city for Parks
and open space-also may need to discuss incorporation of
property from Los Angeles County
Contact owner of property at southwest corner of Live Oak
Avenue and McCullough Avenue to discuss purchase of
for ent
Check on status of Post Office possible closure
Discuss with Los Angeles County possible incorporation of
property at 6499 Rosemead Blvd
Incorporate Parklets into the Las Tunas Avenue improvements
plans
3-7 YEARS
Complete development and construction of trails in Eaton
Wash and Arcadia Wash
Complete development and construction of 5336 Rosemead
Develop plans and complete development and construction of
Water Company properties
Develop plans and complete development and construction of
6499 Rosemead Blvd property
Determine alternate locations for City Maintenance Yard
Develop plans and possibly complete development and
construction of open space at the Primrose Avenue parking lots
Develop plans for possible parking lot conversions behind
business' on Las Tunas Avenue
8-20 YEARS
Develop plans and co mplete development and construction of
new City Maintenance Yard
Develop plans and complete development and construction of
new park space at old City Maint. Yard
Develop plans and complete development and construction of
new park and open space in SCE easement
Develop plans and complete development and construction of
Los Angeles County Sheriff Station property if site becomes
Complete development and construction of open space in
parking lots behind business' along Las Tunas Avenue
ATTACHMENT C
Temple City Parks and Open Space Master Plan
Facility/Amenity Priority Rankings
The top five facility and ame nity priorities as determined by the community were family wa lking
and biking trails, 'bike lanes, outdoor pool, Wi-Fi access in pa rks, and small fam ily picnic areas
and she lters.
Temple City
Facili
Overall
Walkin and Bikin Trails
Bike Lanes
Outdoor Pool
Wi-Fi Access in Parks
Small Famil Picnic Areas and Shelters
8
9
10
Skateboard/BMX Park 11
12
Outdoor Basketball Courts 13
Outdoor Badminton Courts 14
Outdoor Tennis Courts
Performi Arts Facili
Disc Golf Course
Youth Soccer Fields
Youth Baseball and Softball Fields
Year Round Artificial TurfS Fields
Adult Soccer Fields
Adult Baseball and Softball Fields
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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
May21,2014
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ATTACHMENT D
A. PRIORITIZATION OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
ACTION PLAN MATRIX
Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs presented the staff report
requesting the Commissioners to review and amend or approve the
rankings developed by staff.
Chairman Georgina requested the following changes:
1) Move "Discussion of LA County possible incorporation of property at
6499 Rosemead Boulevard" (item 9) and "Possible closure of Temple
City Post Office" (item 1 0) as the least priority;
2) Replace item 9 with "Meet with private school/churches regarding
possible use of property for park and open space development";
3) Move "Meet with LA County to discuss development of trails in Eaton
and Arcadia washes and applying for grants" (item 4) to item 1; and
4) Move "Prepare Master Plans for Live Oak and Temple City Parks" to
item 2, and move everything else down the list.
After discussion, Chairman Georgina made a motion to approve the
priority rankings, incorporating the changes above, seconded by Vice
Chair Haddad.
Roll Call Vote:
Commissioner Fish-Not Present
Commissioner Lopez-Not Present
Commissioner Rosso -Yes
Vice-Chairman Haddad-Yes
Chairman Georgina -Yes
Vice Chair Haddad requested quarterly updates on the Parks and Open
Space Master Plan.