N.1. 20-1596 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF SKATING FACILITIES AT PAD 10 (FORMER OCTAGON BUILDING SITE) AND PERRY PARK
Glad to see that perry park is getting a much uplift. I grew up here down the street from perry park and really excited to finally see north Redondo getting a bit of a facelift.
The development of a skate park at PAD 10 in the Harbor is a natural. RBPD Chief Kauffman has held two skateboard contests there with resounding success. Recognizing the estimated 1% that will skate to the skate park being problematic is most definitely a mitigation issue to implement. I agree that such mitigation should be added, and ask that it also include that deterring bicycle riders from the same area is addressed as well. Bikes, roller skates, skateboarders use the walk paths where prohibited for such use, all along the International Boardwalk and the walk paths on the Pier. Please include these walk paths with whatever "physical deterrent equipment" is placed. Great idea for a skateboard facility in the Harbor at PAD 10, not impacting residential areas and leaving more green space at Perry Park, which we don't have enough of in Redondo Beach.
Skateparks do bring a sense of community and “street cred” to cities that offers these formal places for skateboarding. I would like to offer that just in the same way that the city is considering multiple skateparks for different neighborhoods, and is considering funding the installation of these in the ranges of $50,000 - $150,000 so too should the city strongly consider approving community gardens in various neighborhoods and even funding all or part of their installation. We need spaces for residents including youth and families to grow food, access healthy nutrition, build a sense of community on shared ground, and learn valuable skills. I urge the city to begin working with the South Bay Parkland Conservancy on the project they have already begun to explore locations for community gardens and have concrete conversations about starting one within 6 months.
We need green areas in the Harbor, and the Octagon is the perfect location. Furthermore, the Octagon area has been used as a multi-purpose area to accommodate many community events for residents of all ages. Perry Park is a good location to have a skating facilities. Why the need to have two? Yes, why the need to have two skating areas in the same city? Please consider designating the skating facility and Perry park drug-free zone.
Glad to see that perry park is getting a much uplift. I grew up here down the street from perry park and really excited to finally see north Redondo getting a bit of a facelift.
The development of a skate park at PAD 10 in the Harbor is a natural. RBPD Chief Kauffman has held two skateboard contests there with resounding success. Recognizing the estimated 1% that will skate to the skate park being problematic is most definitely a mitigation issue to implement. I agree that such mitigation should be added, and ask that it also include that deterring bicycle riders from the same area is addressed as well. Bikes, roller skates, skateboarders use the walk paths where prohibited for such use, all along the International Boardwalk and the walk paths on the Pier. Please include these walk paths with whatever "physical deterrent equipment" is placed. Great idea for a skateboard facility in the Harbor at PAD 10, not impacting residential areas and leaving more green space at Perry Park, which we don't have enough of in Redondo Beach.
Skateparks do bring a sense of community and “street cred” to cities that offers these formal places for skateboarding. I would like to offer that just in the same way that the city is considering multiple skateparks for different neighborhoods, and is considering funding the installation of these in the ranges of $50,000 - $150,000 so too should the city strongly consider approving community gardens in various neighborhoods and even funding all or part of their installation. We need spaces for residents including youth and families to grow food, access healthy nutrition, build a sense of community on shared ground, and learn valuable skills. I urge the city to begin working with the South Bay Parkland Conservancy on the project they have already begun to explore locations for community gardens and have concrete conversations about starting one within 6 months.
We need green areas in the Harbor, and the Octagon is the perfect location. Furthermore, the Octagon area has been used as a multi-purpose area to accommodate many community events for residents of all ages. Perry Park is a good location to have a skating facilities. Why the need to have two? Yes, why the need to have two skating areas in the same city? Please consider designating the skating facility and Perry park drug-free zone.
Thanks!