City of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
07/07/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/07/2022 11:35
Ladera Linda Community Park Project Updates
On September 21st, a report will be presented to the City Council on some revisions to the Ladera Linda Community Park Project approvals. Staff is requesting to increase the height of the light standards and poles in order to accommodate new security camera installs. Click below for more information:
Consideration and possible action to identify a financing option for the Ladera Linda Community Park Project
Click here to view the Staff Report
Minor Modifications
Click here to view minor modifications regarding the Ladera Linda Park and Community Center Project
Ladera Linda Community Park Project April 6 City Council Report
Ladera Linda Park and Community Center April 6 City Council Report
Second Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 23rd at 7:00 PM. Click here to view Staff Report: February 23rd Planning Commission Ladera Linda Staff Report
This Planning Commission meeting will be conducted at its normal time using the Zoom video conference platform. This meeting will still be live-streamed and televised on RPVtv Cox 33/Frontier FiOS 38. Visit http://rpvca.gov/FormCenter/City-Service-Requests-3/Public-Participation-and-Comment-Request-82for information on how to participate in public comment or view this meeting.
February 24 Planning Commission: Notice of Decision
This Planning Commission meeting will be conducted at it's normal time using the Zoom video conference platform. This meeting will still be live-streamed and televised on RPVtv Cox 33/Frontier FiOS 38. Visit http://rpvca.gov/FormCenter/City-Service-Requests-3/Public-Participation-and-Comment-Request-82 for information on how to participate in public comment or view this meeting.
On December 10, 2020, the Community Development Department will issue a notice informing the public that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on January 26, 2021 to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the development of the new Ladera Linda Park and Community Center. A copy of the notice is available to view below:
*Amended Notice* dated December 31, 2020
Public Notice dated December 10, 2020
The proposed project includes a request to demolish existing park-site improvements in order to accommodate the construction of, but not limited to, a new community center, play areas and landscaping. The Community Development Department will be accepting public comments through January 19, 2021. For questions, please contact Deputy Director of Community Development, Octavio Silva at (310) 544-5234 or via email at [email protected].
Please click here to access the City Council meeting 12/01/2020 Agenda.
Please click on item #4 to access the following Ladera Linda Master Plan-related item.
Consideration and possible action to approve a second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Johnson Favaro for the Ladera Linda Park Master Plan. (Waters) (15 mins)
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to approve a second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Johnson Favaro for architectural and engineering design services for the Ladera Linda Park Master Plan Project thereby allowing sufficient time to complete their scope of work consisting of assisting with the CUP/CEQA process and creating construction-ready documents.
Please click on item #5 to access the following Ladera Linda Master Plan-related item.
Consideration and possible action to apply for Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Funds for outdoor site improvements at Ladera Linda Park. (Waters) (10 mins)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION WITH CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT PATHS, WALKWAYS, LANDSCAPING, AND PARK AMENITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED LADERA LINDA PARK MASTER PLAN PROJECT; and, 2) Authorize Blais & Associates to prepare the grant application, on behalf of the City, for outdoor site improvement at Ladera Linda Park at a cost not to exceed $3,780.
Potential Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Funding
Click here to view the Staff Report regarding Prop 68
Click here to view the Resolution regarding Prop 68
City Council approved the Master Plan on August 20, 2019.
Click here for the August 20th Staff Report
Click here for August 20th PowerPoint Presentation
December 17, 2019 - Contract Amendment/Conditional Use Permit (CUP) CEQA
On Tuesday, December 17th, the City Council extended the contract for Johnson Favaro, architect for the Ladera Linda Community Center Master Plan. The extension will allow the consultant to complete the current contract as well as assist in processing the entitlements and environmental document pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
https://rpv.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=5&event_id=1295&meta_id=77771
LL Roof: City Council considered roof options for proposed new Ladera Linda building. Council directed staff to research and return with solar roof options. Click here for the 10-15-2019 staff report.
Over 100 people, mainly from HOAs adjacent to the park, attended the July 10th workshop at Ladera Linda.
Staff and Johnson Favaro met in February and again in June with representatives from Homeowner's Associations (HOA's) adjacent to the park, individual residents, councilmembers and Los Serenos Docents. The February meetings were exploratory sessions and the meetings in June were designed to elicit feedback to a draft design.
July 10th Meeting
Wednesday, July 10th at 7:00 pm at Ladera Linda Park MPR Room located at 32201 Forrestal Drive.
July 10th Ladera Linda Project Workshop Summary and Review of Security/Usage/Staffing
A number of concerns/issues were raised during the July 10th workshop that Staff would like to address in advance of the August 20th City Council Meeting.
The level of public engagement at the workshop, in addition to the numerous smaller meetings in February and June, was impressive. Below is a link to a workshop summary. This summary is also posted on the LL Master Plan project web page, along with both typed-up and hand-written versions of the group exercise pages and comments. The issues and differing viewpoints expressed at the workshop regarding security, the number of rooms, and Forrestal Reserve parking, will also be included in the August 20th City Council Staff Report.
Click here for July 10th Workshop Summary
Click here to see typed workshop group exercise pages
Click here to see typed workshop comment cards
Click here to see copies of hand-written group exercise pages
Click here to see copies of hand-written workshop comment cards
Concerns have also been raised about security, rentals, and staffing. Below are links to a security analysis of the project, detailed proposed park usage and rental restrictions, and proposed staffing hours with a comparison to other City facilities.
Click here for a Security Analysis
Click here for Proposed Park Usage
Click here for Proposed Staffing Hours
Potential Agreement with Johnson Favaro
The renowned architecture and design firm, Johnson Favaro was selected by the Selection Committee, which consisted of City Staff and representatives from Homeowner's Associations (s) near to Ladera Linda Park. If approved by City Council, Johnson Favaro will do public outreach, develop a refined conceptual plan for Council's consideration and develop construction-ready documents that incorporate city council direction.
December 18, 2018 City Council report (PDF)
Draft professional agreement (Attachment A) (PDF)
Johnsons Favaro's proposal (Attachment B) (PDF)
Request for Proposals (Attachment C) (PDF)
Johnson Favaro's Original and Revised Proposal Differences (Attachment D) (PDF)
Request for Proposals (PDF): See the Ladera Linda (PDF). Release date July 31, 2018. Submittal Deadline: August 28th, 2018
Amendments to the Ladera Linda
View a List of Companies (PDF) who received the Ladera Linda Community Park Architectural and Engineering Design Services .
March 20th City Council approved a Park Conceptual Plan
Council directed staff to initiate a Request For Proposal Process () to:
- Find a Design team to create a final construction ready design.
- Prepare construction-ready documents
Representatives from Ladera Linda, Mediterranea, Seacliff, and Sea View s will serve on the selection team.