CC - Item 5C - Potential Development of Dog Park and Skate ParkROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM JEFFRY ALLRED, CITY MANAGER LA
DATE: September 9, 2014 J/ "7I
SUBJECT: POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF DOG PARK AND SKATE PARK
SUMMARY
At the regular City Council Meeting on July 22, City Council was presented a status update
regarding proposed future development of a dog park and skate park. As a result of the update,
staff was requested to provide the City Council with options for consideration of the possible
development of a dog park and /or a skate park in Rosemead.
Staff Recommendation:
City Council provide direction regarding potential development of a dog park and /or skate park
in the City.
ANALYSIS
In 2010, City Council created a priority list of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects as
part of the Master Planning process. This list includes a skate park (item 28 of 32 /priority level
3) but does not include a dog park (this was inaccurately reported at the July 22 meeting).
Neither is included in the current CIP budget. As City Council is aware, there are fewer than 46
acres of open space serving Rosemead's nearly 55,000 residents. The shortage of open space
may be the primary reason that development of a skate park or dog have been a lesser priority.
Nevertheless, other barriers to these park uses are location and funding. They require
significant space and have a high cost. Skate parks range from 6,000 to 40,000 square feet.
Dog parks vary from 10,000 to 60,000 square feet. Development costs, excluding purchase of
property, range from hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars for each. As City
Council knows, there is limited available space within the community and the purchase of
vacant property in Rosemead comes at a very high price. Further, available capital funding
(particularly, the balance of the City's 2006 and 2010 bond funds) is encumbered in the current
fiscal year. While there are discussions about future statewide bond measures, grant and other
funding remain extremely scarce.
Options
Given the above limitations, it was initially thought that both uses could be linked to park
developments along the SCE easement. Edison, however, has informed the City that neither is
an acceptable use on their property. According to SCE, skate parks cannot be developed under
their overhead lines and dog parks pose a potential safety risk to their staff. There are a few
other possible sites for a skate park or dog park. These include development on SCE property
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not located under towers (i.e., Hellman /Stallo or Walnut Grove /Rush) or on existing park land.
Both SCE parcels may be adequate for the desired development, but present their own issues.
Though no plans have been submitted to the City for development, a fair amount of developer
interest has been expressed in the Walnut Grove /Rush parcel. This parcel, on the far south end
of the City, is also not ideally located. Additionally, some work is underway at the Hellman and
Stallo parcel— though we have not been able to ascertain the nature or purpose of the activity.
This parcel is also not large enough for both uses. Use of SCE property would require a lease
agreement or land purchase, and the feasibility of such a proposal is unknown.
Apart from SCE property, existing open space affords a few options for development of a skate
park/dog park. Because Garvey and Rosemead Park have been developed in a piecemeal
fashion over decades, their current configurations do not allow sufficient space for new skate
park and /or dog park development. However, some spaces could be re- purposed. For example,
South El Monte converted an existing tennis court into an approximately 6,000 square feet
modular skate park. One of the tennis courts at Garvey Park could be similarly re- designed. A
dog park could be developed at Rosemead Park using existing, partially fenced space by fully
enclosing it and adding few amenities. For example, the fence line between field 2 and the north
park perimeter (adjacent to Encinita School) could be fully enclosed to provide a small dog -
specific play area (3,000 square feet). Further, Duff Field, located directly adjacent to Garvey
Park, is large enough for both purposes. This would, though, require repurposing its current use
as a ball field (by both the Rosemead Angels and California LadyHawks). At 52,000 square feet,
as indicated in the attached configurations, it can easily accommodate both a skate park (6,000
to 15,000 square feet) and a dog park for small and large dogs (30,000 to 45,000 square feet).
Note too, there is $150,000 included in the current fiscal year CIP budget for renovation of the
ball field. This allocation could marginally offset skate park/dog park costs.
Considerations
Use of existing park space could significantly reduce costs associated with creating a skate park
or a dog park. But, such development would require consideration of impacts to existing park
space, most of which is very heavily used. Either use could draw regional interest and, as a
result, increase already high levels of park patronage. A dog park would certainly result in more
dogs and potentially more lease law infractions, dog bites, or dog -on -dog incidents. Skate parks
have been known to result in increased area vandalism, conflicts between skaters and /or bike
and scooter users, and a variety of behavioral concerns including drug and alcohol use.
Skate Parks can be designed as permanent, largely poured -in -place concrete structures or as
modular systems. Permanent structures require more space and are more costly. Modular units
require site preparation (as much as pouring a concrete pad and fencing an area) but less
space. They also cost less (depending on how many modular units are purchased) and can
provide some flexibility in that pieces can be changed over time. A smaller, modular skate park
built on an existing concrete pad (like a tennis court) could be developed for as little as
$150,000. A permanent poured -in -place skate park can cost in excess of $1 million. Actual
costs would require site selection and a discussion with potential developers regarding design
development, final design and construction documents, demolition /site preparation, and
construction, and site amenities (fencing, shade shelters, benches, etc.).
The cost for a dog park depends upon its size, amenities, fencing, and surfacing. Play amenities
can be simple or intricate, surfacing options include dirt, decomposed granite, grass, or faux
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turf, and fencing comes in many varieties. All of these effect costs. Additionally, plumbing and
waste disposal costs are a factor. Lastly, a skate park or dog park will, in addition to
development costs, result in increased maintenance and may expand the need for public safety.
Skaters Club
According to socalskateparks.com, there are at least 52 skate parks in Los Angeles, 21 in
Orange County, and 28 in the Inland Empire. Many of these are city - operated and a good many
are within 50 miles of Rosemead, 95% of the skate parks in the identified tri- county area offer
free access. Additionally, more than 16 no -fee skate parks can be found within the San Gabriel
Valley including in Arcadia, Baldwin Park, Claremont, Duarte, Glendora, Irwindale, La Puente
(Bassett), La Verne, Monrovia, Montebello, Pomona, San Dimas, South El Monte, and Whittier.
Given the large number of skate parks in the immediate area and many more within reasonable
driving distance of Rosemead, an excursion program can be devised to give local skaters
access to them. For a minimal fee of $5 per trip (to offset staff and fuel), participants could be
shuttled to a different skate park monthly or bi- weekly. Participants need only sign a waiver and
pay the minimal fee to attend. Recreation staff would transport skaters via a city -owned van.
Run -Free Days
Rosemead already permits dogs at its parks with the restriction that they be leashed. Dog parks
require a large amount of space to allow dogs to run free and unleashed. It is possible to
periodically create such a space by temporarily fencing off Field #2 at Rosemead Park. This
easy, minimal -cost option could facilitate the one experience that owners have expressed a
desire for. It also minimizes turf damage that results from persistent, heavy dog - related use.
PUBLIC N PROCESS
This item )TICE has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
FISCAL IMPACT
This item is for discussion only. Any fiscal impact would be the result of City Council directed
action�ard development of a skate park or dog park.
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City of Rosemead Parks, Recreation, and General Facilities Master Plan -- Proposed CIPs
Proposed Improvement
Cost Estimate r.to..,..,, o.:,..:....
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�ommenrs
Third party audit revealed
Fundin Options"
entrapment, protrusion, and
1 Replace Is round at Klin erman Park
$60,000
Construction
1
ASTM /CPSC /ADA standards
entanglement concerns, 10 yrs
old
Third party audit revealed
entrapment, entanglement,
protrusion, and barrier concerns;
More than ten years old (no date
2 Re lace northern pla rountl at Zapopan Park
$100,000
Construction
1
ASTM /CPSC /ADA standards
Eliminate existing patron hazards
sticker); requires SCE /LA CO
Fire approval
3 Miscellaneous safety improvements at PlaZUrounds
$20,000
Maintenance
1
in accordance with ASTM /CPSC
standards
Third party audit revealed
Install safety surfacing and accessible play features at Sally
1 Tanner Park Pla to
$30,000
Construction
1
ASTM /CPSC /ADA Standards
entrapment and slide exit height
concerns as potential hazards;
inaccessible despite ADA
standards, 7 yrs old
Replace picnic structure at Sally Tanner P�(09-10 P
i unfunded)
$25,000
Construction
1
Current shelter is in significant
disrepair
Pi cnic areas /shelters identified
as third most important
community need
Construct new Aquatic Center at Rosemead Park to include
competitive pool with lessons and wading pool areas, new
bath house, and picnic shelters and bleachers with solar
I panels
$6.755 Million
Construction
1
54 yr old /inefficient fac.;
repair /maint costs, ADA regs.,
Public demand
Upgrades and improvements to
outdated swimming pools
identified as key findings and
needs as in community outreach
surveys.
Water park and water
Bond proceeds, SCE or
other
solar /technology /utility
grants, Cost sharing
(EMUHSD), and Corporate
sponsorship
Construct a new Aquatic Center a[ Garvey Park [o include
water play and interactive spray features, slides, lesson
pool, new bath house, and picnic shelters
econs ruc i a par mg o o crea a rvrc Gen ter
Campus with connectivity between City Hall, Library, and
RCRC. Project to include roof /HVAC repairs and expansion
of RCRC (2500 sq ft) to house Parks & Rec. Department,
Teen Center, and Computer Lab
Development and installation of 10th Anniversary 9/11
Memorial on Ci Hall Plaza
$3.15 Million
$2.5 Million
$50,000
Construction
Construction
Construction
1
1
Initiate
1
60 yr old pool, very costly to
operate 2 pools, public demand
for water play
Facilities are old /inefficient; ADA,
LEED and other deficiencies;
residents unaware of CH location;
poor use of congested space
Public Art Program
consistent with General Plan
splash /spray pad features as
identified as priorities in
outreach surveys. Designed to
complement rather than
du plicate Rosemead Pool.
Commemoration of 10th
Anniversary f 9/11.
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Statewide Grants Program
Rd. 1, Bond proceeds, and
Corporate sponsorship
Bond Proceeds, SCE or
other
solar /technology /utility
grants, Al
stimulus grant funds
Community donations
21
22
23
$196,020 - hydro
0 Renovate turf areas at Rosemead Park
seed; $784,080 -
grade /prep /sod
Maintenance
7
Heavily used year -round by
multiple sports groups
Develop new Neighborhood Parks along Edison easement
1 and to "surplus" roprhood Park along
/Hellman
2 Re air cracked concrete pathways at all parks
$1.5 Million
$8 /sq. ft.
Construction
Maintenance
1
1
Neighborhood parks identified as
second greatest community need.
LA County Fire regs may
significantly limit scope of park
development
Statewide Park Grants
Program Rd. 2; RMC
Funding; TPL cost share
Conduct an ADA evaluation of parks, facilities and public
3 builtlin s
e esign amtenance ar at osemea ar : sq,
office /storage & 8000 sq. ft. garage /main[, and parking; or
construct new or shared facility with neighboring
4 'urisdiction
Renovate and expand Garvey Park Gym (to 12,500 sq ft) to
include spectator areas, restrooms, and dressing areas
5 w /upgraded showers
$100,000
$3 - $5 Million
$1 Million
Stud
Construction
Construction
1
1
2
CJPIA identified need
Expanded services for Public
Works and Public Safety
Departments with limited space
50 yr old fac.; ADA regs.; almost
no seating area for spectator;
Public demand
Having a plan in place could
significantly limit risk of liability
Construct new restroom /office building (1800 sq ft) at
i Garve Park (adj. to lar a pla ground)
$585,000
Construction
2
More than 30 yrs old; ADA regs;
public expressed concerns for
safety, cleanliness, and age
' Replace restroom builtlin 650 5 ft at Za o an Park
U ( l ) i p
pgratle lighting at building interiors /exteriors (City Hall,
{ Public Works, Public Safety)
$211,250
$15 /sq.ft.
Construction
Maintenance
2
2
Public expressed concerns for
safety, cleanliness, and age
Old and inefficient systems
I Up rade sport fields and court lighting at arks
9 P
$150,000 /field
$90,387 - hydro seed,
Maintenance
2
More than 30 yrs old, Inefficient
by today's standards
Renovate turf areas at Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex
$361,548 -
rade /prep /sod
$148,540 - hydro
Maintenance
2
Heavily used year -round by
multiple sports groups
Renovate turf areas at Game- Park
seed; $594,158 -
grade /prep /sod
$130,000 - hydro
Maintenance
2
Heavily used year -round by
multiple sports groups
Renovate turf areas at Zapopen Park
seed; $522,720 -
grade /prep /sod
Maintenance
2
Heavily used for informal soccer
Third party audit revealed
Replace Hilltop Playground at Rosemead Park
$120,000
Construction
2
ASTM /CPSC standards
entrapment, entanglement, and
concerns; Date unknown
24
Replace playground equipment at Garvey Park (located
near recreation buildin)
Replace Preschool Playground at Rosemead Park/install
$120,000
Construction
2
ASTM /CPSC standards
hlm party audit revealed
entrapment, protrusion,
entanglement, use zone, and
barrier concerns, 13 years old
Third party audit revealed
25
fencin (adj. to building)
$100,000
Construction
2
ASTM /CPSC standards
entrapment, entanglement, and
Repair/replace picnic structures a[ Rosemeatl Park
identified as third most important
concerns; Date unknown
Construction
3
community need
As recommended in the
Heavily used, within 15 years,
Dinsmoor House Preservation
26
Dinsmoor House Rehabilitation (see "Preservation Plan" )
$588.000
lifespan; picnic areas /shelters
Re air /re lace
P p picnic structures a[ Garvey Park
Plan and consistent with Strategic
rea e i e an a estnan rai s im teen [reefs
Construction
2
Plan Goal 1, Strateg 6, Item 2
Project can be phased.
Master Plan for connectivity to future SCE easement trails,
Trails identified as primary need
Staff is working with Whittier
Emerald Necklace Regional Trail system, and Whittier
by community . This would also be
Narrows Master Plan process. F
27
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Narrows Regional Park
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$50.000
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consistent with the City's General
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portion of the project could be
as third most important
community need structure
dates back to mid- 1970's;
31 Repair /re lace picnic structure at Zapopan Park $60,000 Heavily used; within 15 years, it requires SCE /LA CO Fire
Redesign Public Areas at City HaII [o improve circulation Construction 3 will have exceeded its lifespan approval
and functionality and update electrical, mechanical, and
32 plumbing systems at City Hall TED
Maint/COnst 3
Priority recommendation is based on current condition,
safety, demand, and revised standards (Le., ADA, CPSC,
etc.), 1 =1 -5 years; 2 =6 -10 years; 3 =11 -15 years
neevny usea; wnnm 76 years,
they will have exceeded their
$30,000 /ea.
lifespan; picnic areas /shelters
Repair/replace picnic structures a[ Rosemeatl Park
identified as third most important
$60,000 /ea. I
Construction
3
community need
Heavily used, within 15 years,
they will have exceeded their
$30,000 /ea. sm.;
lifespan; picnic areas /shelters
Re air /re lace
P p picnic structures a[ Garvey Park
$60,000 /ea. Ig.
identified as third most important
Construction
3
community need
as third most important
community need structure
dates back to mid- 1970's;
31 Repair /re lace picnic structure at Zapopan Park $60,000 Heavily used; within 15 years, it requires SCE /LA CO Fire
Redesign Public Areas at City HaII [o improve circulation Construction 3 will have exceeded its lifespan approval
and functionality and update electrical, mechanical, and
32 plumbing systems at City Hall TED
Maint/COnst 3
Priority recommendation is based on current condition,
safety, demand, and revised standards (Le., ADA, CPSC,
etc.), 1 =1 -5 years; 2 =6 -10 years; 3 =11 -15 years