SR-303-015
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Council Meeting 2/9/88
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Santa Monica, California
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City staff
SUBJECT: RecoIIllllendation to Make AdjustJnents in the Number and
Arrangement of South Beach Park Barbeque Grills and
Tables
Introduction
This report I in response to concerns raised by area residents
about smoke annoyance and security issues, recommends alteration
of the barbeque grill and table arrangements at South Beach Park.
Background
Before the South Beach development plan was implemented, 4 tables
and 4 grills existed at the foot of Ocean Park Boulevard. Under
the development plan, a total of 27 tables and 27 grills were
placed in varying numbers in front of Sea colony I, Sea Colony
III and in the area facing beach lots between Fraser and Hart
Streets.
Residents have expressed concerns over safety and security
issues.
Also, the overall nUlllber of grills and straight line
alignment has created intense smoke problems because of their
proximity to homes. Although some residents would prefer removal
of all of the tables and grillS, staff has proposed a compromise.
The following outlines the proposed revisions to the south Beach
Park table and grill arrangement.
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Picnic Tables and Barbeque Grills in Front of Sea Colony I
Currently, 7 tables and grills are located in front of Sea Colony
I. Staff proposes removing 5 barbeque grills and 5 picnic
tables; the 2 barbeque grills and 2 picnic tables closest to the
children's playground will remain, and 2 picnic tables (no
grills) will be placed on the grass just west of the small
children's playground between the playground and the bicycle
path.
In . addition, a black vinyl fence will be installed
separating the bikepath and the playground area as a safety
precaution for children.
Grass (sod) will be planted in the
areas where the grills and tables have been removed and concrete
slabs will be installed relating to the relocation of the tables.
picnic Tables and Barbeque Grills in Front of Fraser and Hart
streets
Ten (10) tables and grills are located in front of Fraser and
Hart Streets.
staff proposes removing 4 barbeque grills and 4
picnic tables, closest to residences.
Grass (sod) will be
planted in the areas where the grills and tables will be removed.
Picnic Tables and Barbeque Grills in Front of Sea colony III
Ten (10) tables and grills are located in front of Sea Colony
III. Staff proposes removing 4 barbeque grills and 4 tables
closest to residences. Grass (sod) will be planted in the areas
where the grills and tables will be removed.
Crescent Bay Alterations
In an attempt to retain as many grillS as possible, staff also
proposes locating 4 grillS at Crescent Bay and replacing all 7
tables there.
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Overall, 16 tables and 14 grills will remain in the immediate
South Beach area. All Crescent Bay tables will be replaced and 4
grills will be added to the area from those previously located in
south Beach.
Budget and Fiscal Impact
Required alterations to the picnic area sites including resodding
of the area and installation of concrete slabs and a black vinyl
fence will cost approximately $12,100. Staff recommends that
Council authorize the expenditure of this amount from account
#01-720-263-000-906.
Recommendation/conclusion
As a response to community concern expressed by the neighbors
located closest to the South Beach Park development, Staff
proposes making adjustments to the picnic table and barbeque
configuration in the area. staff recommends that Council
authorize the expenditure of $12,100 from account
#01-720-263-000-906 for concrete work, resodding and other
related modifications to the area.
prepared By: Kathryn K. Spellman, Sr. Management Analyst
Maps available in Council Office
(grills)
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