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a, December 28, 1979
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Lighting Sports Fields -- Clover Park
Introduction
This report concerns the lighting for the sports fields at Clover Park.
Background
The City Council approved the site plan for Clover Park at the March 27,
1979 meeting (item 11C). Discussion was held concerning the lighting of
the sports fields for night use by the various youth- serving and sports -
serving agencies and organizations in town. Staff had recommended that
these fields be lighted to extend their use and to more nearly meet the
needs of the organizations involved
appropriated funds to include lights.
Council approved the project and
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Staff has, through engineering studies of this project, determined that
there are some problems associated with the installation of lights. Since
this portion of Clover Park is within the side slope area governed by F.A.A.
rules and regulations concerning the airport, there are height restrictions
placed upon construction. These restrictions, requiring lower poles and
more lights, will increase the cost of installation. As field lighting
was not a part of the oritinal E.I.R. for Clover Park, staff believes it
would be in the best interests of the City to have an analysis of the
affects of lighting included in the E.I.R.
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Previous estimates of the lighting installation costs were between
$175,000 - $185,000. It is now estimated that the minimum expenditure
would be approximately $200,000. The funds in the amount of $185,000
for lighting were approved by the Council on March 27, 1979 (item 11C).
Additional funds in the amount of $15,000 will need to be appropriated.
The installation of lights will not be part of the present construction
contract because of the aforementioned problems.
A public hearing concerning these lights was conducted by the Recreation
and Parks Commission. All those who attended previous study sessions
concerning the design and development of Clover Park were notified. This
hearing was poorly attended. Three people representing Little League spoke
in favor of the lights. No neighborhood residents appeared. Attached is
the letter of notification and a list of the residents who were contacted.
The Recreation and Parks Commission voted to recommend the installation of
lights at the park. Staff is bringing this to Council's attention because
of the potential environmental considerations and the increase in installation
costs.
Alternatives
1. Council may authorize the City Manager to have an Environmental Impact
Report prepared concerning lighting impact.
2. Council may desire to eliminate lighting of the fields and instruct
staff not to install lights in these sports fields.
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Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to seek proposals
to have an Environmental Impact Report concerning the lighting impact
prepared and appropriate $5,000 from the Recreation Unit Tax unappropriated
reserve for the preparation -of the E.I.R.,and appropriate $15,000 from the
Recreation Unit Tax unappropriated reserve to install the lights.
Prepared by: Donald T. Arnett, Director
Recreation and Parks
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Attachments
CITY G
00-ANTA MONICA
CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
City Rail, 1685 'Main Street
Santa Monica, California 50401
November 5, 1979
The Recreation and Parks Commission will be holding a
public hearing to discuss the proposed lighting for
sports fields at Clover Park on.Thursday, November 15.
The Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers.
Your attendance is requested, so that the Commission
may receive input from local residents before making a
recommendation to the City Council. I hope that you
will plan on attending.
Very truly yours,
Donald T. Arnett, Director
Recreation and Parks
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Mr. & Mrs.. Hamblin
2428 Ashland Ave.
Sante.-Monica, CA 90405
Mrs. Mina Bimber
2434 Ashland Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Dorothy Ehrhart
Jerry & Betty Pilkington
1021 Lincoln Blvd.
#111
2103 Hill St.
Santa Monica, CA
90403
i Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Walter & Grace Bulger
Barbara O'Meara
2419 Pier Ave.
2315 Ashland
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Robert V. Kenyon
Luci Ziegert
2431 Pier Ave.
2438 Hill St.
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Everett Batters
Ken & Sara Pringle
2469 Ashland Ave.
2314 Ashland Ave.
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Santa Monica, CA 90405
John Stark
Ysidro M. Reynaga
2030 Marine St.
1752 Bryn Mawr Ave.
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Anita Bronner
Jim Hoyt
2329-Ashland Ave.
2016 Navy
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Archie Morrison
Hank Lapenia
2004 Pier Ave.
2419 Ashland Ave.
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Geraldine Kennedy
Ti -San Li
2.318 Hill St.
2452 Hill St.
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Hank Oliver
832 San Vicente
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Madeline A. White
744 21st Place
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Herbert & Ilona Katz
2209 Pearl St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Greg Brimmer
2329 Ashland Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
S.M. Lendon
2328' 29th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
William Barlow
1502 Hill St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
R.W. Wright
1503 Ashland Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Bernardo R. Casillas
2327 Hill St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Cathe & Peg Schuette
915 12th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Nadine Mettler Patricia A. Hoover Dave Thorne
3036 Steiner Ave. 1244 Princeton St. 2322 California Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90405 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Santa.Monica, CA
Chuck Wilmot
100720th st-:
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Kenny Aylsworth
2606 32nd St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Ruthann Leher
2603 Washington Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Richard C. Vasok
727 18th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Allan Storms
1636 Oak St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Michael & Rebecca Risman
1133 Centinela Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
INFORMATION Santa Monica, California, November 27, 1979
TO:
Mayor and
City
Council
FROM:
Recreation
and
Parks Commission
SUBJECT: Sports Field Lights - Clover Park
The Recreation and Parks Commission of the City of Santa Monica met in
regular session on Thursday, November 15, 1979. At this meeting a public
hearing was held to discuss the lighting of sports fields at Clover Park.
Chairperson Banani opened the public hearing and the following persons
addressed the Commission:
Mr. Jesus Renaga, Santa Monica, representing Sunset Little League
Mr. Edward Wiseman, Santa Monica, representing Little League
Mr. Frank Burkholtzer, Santa Monica, representing American Youth Soccer
As no one else was present who wished to address the Commission Chairperson
Banani closed the public hearing.
Following discussion Mr. Naylor moved to recommend approval of installing
the lights at Clover Park, and also, recommend that an Environmental Impact
Report be prepared concerning the lighting. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Verge and carried unanimously.
rr Respectfully submitted,
Donald T. Arnett, Secretary
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