SR-030475-11BSanta Monica, California, Feb nary 25, 19
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Phis report covers the request of the City Council for a brief history
of_ the pocket park proposal of the Recreation and Parks Commission and
an alternative proposal for sale of this property.
Background:
This item was recommended to the City Council for their approval by the
P.ecreation and Parks Commission at the City Council`s January 16, 1975,
meeting. This property is owned by the Santa Monica Parking Authority
and was purchased along with an adjoining parcel to allow the construction
of parking structure "F". This was done because the property necessary
for the parking structure had an existing building covering both lots.
Park IIse:
The City Attorney is in the process of rendering an opinion on the
necessary steps to be taken by the Parking Authority a~.1d the City Council
to allow this to be developed as a pocket park or to be sold for other
:i.~~_~s. The property is .directly across from the do~,mtown redevelopment
project and currently consists of a ground covering of decomposed granite.
±t is the :~ecreac:ion and Parks Director's minion chat this property can
be utilized to the benefit of the City as a temporary park at a relatively
rziTiimal expenditure. The cost for the development would be approximately
55,Or)0 and the overall maintenance thereon can be assimilated 4oithin the
existing -structure of the Parks Division.
Purchase Offer:
Subsequent to the Council meeting of January 16, 1975, a potential
buyer has expressed interest in purchasing this property, This alterm
native should be explored before committing this property for interim
or permanent park use. Should sale of the property to a private party
not occur, the Council can reconsider the request for park development.
Alternative Solutions:
1. Approve the development of this park at Fourth and Broadway,
Authorize the preparation of specifications by Engineering and
the issuance of a ca11 for bids. Appropriate $5,000 from b1AR
unappropriated funds.
2, Consider this .project during the 1975-76 budget year discussions.
3. Authorize the staff to proceed with negotiation and possible sale
of t:~is property.
$ecommendation:
The staff recommends that Alternative ~~3 above be approved,
Submitted by: Donald T. Arnett
David bolter