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REYNOLD’S NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERINGFebruary 12, 2020

http://www.smgov.net/pldrelocation

Hi, I’m New to PW!

Peter James, Chief Operations Officer Public Works Department

• 15 years in SM Planning• Specialties in:

• Urban Design• Strategic Planning• Engagement and

Public Process• Live off Walgrove, near SMO airport• Married, two kids, two cats

Why I’m Here

To Help Design an Authentic Public Process that Engages the Community in Identifying a Location for Public Landscape Operations• Planned location drew strong

concerns from adjacent neighborhood

• City Manager and Public Works Director committed to a new, open process

Background1

City of Santa Monica Public Landscape Division• Maintains and enhances citywide

system of parks and public open spaces• Parks maintenance• Urban forest maintenance• Beach maintenance• Pier maintenance• Annenberg Beach House• Swim Center

The Public Landscape Division


A History of Relocation Based on Park System Expansion

Pre-2005 PLD headquartered at Airport

- Relocated for creation of Airport Park

2005 – PresentPLD headquartered at Memorial Park

- Expansion requires relocation


Memorial Park Expansion – Approved October 2019

Public Landscape

Division

Existing Memorial Park Future Memorial Park –Construction Winter 2021


Memorial Park Expansion – Approved October 2019

Future Memorial Park –Construction Winter 2021

THE CHALLENGEThe Park design approval did not include any funding to relocate the Parks Maintenance and Urban Forest units.

Initial Solution Process for PLD

Components of the Initial Search• Timing: original PLD relocation scheduled for January 2020

(last month)

• Land Use: find existing “maintenance facility” under City ownership requiring limited improvements

• Efficiency: keep operations together (Clover Park staff)

• Temporary: create impermanent facilities pending a future permanent process

• Funding: utilize operational savings for quick implementation

Sites Considered in Preliminary Effort

Various sites already considered (from October 10 Info Item to Council):CITY YARDS• First choice, seriously considered, but

found infeasible due to:• Constrained site – many other

units already at site, no room for PLD, lack of adequate land area without reducing Gandara Park

• High construction costs


Various sites already considered (from October 10 Info Item to Council):UNLEASED or EXPIRING LEASE AIRPORT PROPERTIES WITH EXISTING BUILDINGS

2501 AIRPORT AVEInfeasible due to:

• Inadequate size for workforce• Close proximity to aircraft

operations


Various sites already considered (from October 10 Info Item to Council):UNLEASED or EXPIRING LEASE AIRPORT PROPERTIES WITH EXISTING BUILDINGS

3011 AIRPORT AVEInfeasible due to:

• Inadequate size for workforce• FAA tie-down requirement

(can’t reduce existing volume)


Various sites already considered (from October 10 Info Item to Council):UNDEVELOPED NORTHEAST CORNER OF AIRPORTGreat location, BUT Infeasible due to:

• High cost of construction• Lack of necessary

infrastructure (water/sewer/power)

• Grading and earthwork• City of LA permitting


Various sites already considered (from October 10 Info Item to Council):EXISTING AIRPORT MAINTENANCE FACILITYFeasible for Temporary Location:

• Adequate land area for consolidated operations

• Existing maintenance building and facilities

• Required limited infrastructure improvements

• Efficiency with Clover Park staff

Reboot2

New Solution Process for PLD

Components of the New Search• Timing: relocation scheduled for December 2020

• Land Use: any available industrial, commercial, City-owned property that meets criteria

• Efficiency: exploring consolidated and split operations (multiple locations)

• Temporary and/or Permanent: exploring both scenarios

• Funding: utilize May/June 2020 budget session to request funding

Goals of the Reboot Process

Citywide Exploration of Site Alternatives

Identify temporary (5-10 years) or

permanent home

Minimize impact of operations to residential

and business communities

Maintain high levels of service to city parks and

public spaces

Budget responsibly

Goals of the Reboot Process

Citywide Exploration of Site Alternatives

Minimize impact of operations to residential

and business communities

Identify temporary (5-10 years) or

permanent home

Maintain high levels of service to city parks and

public spaces

Budget responsibly

• Traffic and circulation• Safety• Noise• Smell• Aesthetics• Light and air

Criteria for PLD Site Alternatives

PLD Operational Requirements (Park and Urban Forest Maintenance)

59,000 Square Feet or 2X 30,000

Square Feet

Land Area for Consolidated Ops

Bulk Materials Facilities for 40 PLD Personnel

Access to Public Spaces and Staff

Temporary(Min. 5 years) or

Permanent

45 Staff Vehicles (parked)Avg. 40-50 Active City

Vehicles/Equipment (deployed)

A Deliberative Process

DELIBERATIVEWhere a range of people learn, discuss and work out solutions together• Research• Dialogue• Decision-making

Principles to Guide the Process

The following principles are proposed to guide and open and participatory process:

• The Process is Transparent

• The Process has Integrity

• The Process is Collaborative

• Participants are Kept Informed

• A timely decision is made


THE PROCESS IS TRANSPARENTIn an effective deliberative process, transparency applies to:

• Information provided to participants

• Reporting of views

• Channels through which views feed into decision-making are clear


PARTICIPANTS ARE KEPT INFORMEDClear information on the process before, during, between and after meetings

• Flow of information to all involved, including decision-makers

• Published results at each stage

• Report-back on how participants’ input made a difference


THE PROCESS HAS INTEGRITYThe integrity and openness of everybody involved are among the most important elements:

• Clarity about limitations and impacts

• Clear communication about results of the process

• Decision-makers remain open minded


THE PROCESS IS COLLABORATIVEParticipants contribution and needs are clearly value and respected:

• Safe, non-confrontational atmosphere in which views are expressed freely

• Well-managed process to build confidence in the exercise

• Friendly and informal environment of collaboration

Framework3

Framework for Reboot Process

•Sites already studied•Public land•Private land•Use established criteria

Explore

•Presents results of “explore”•Discuss tradeoffs (operations, impacts, costs)•Brainstorm mitigations•Select top choices

Review and Refine

•Present options to Council•Best operational locations•Temporary vs. Permanent•Lowest to highest costs

Council Selects

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• Sites already studied• Public land sites• Private land sites

ExploreUsing Established

Criteria

Explore Phase• Learn: role of PLD, needs, criteria

• Explore: public & private land options

• Analyze: create inventory for analysisCOMMUNITY WORKSHOP FEBRUARY

19TH AT JOSLYN PARK 6:30-8PM

* CITY MAP WILL BE ONLINE FOR ADDITIONAL FEEDBAK

1st Community Workshop

Wednesday, February 19th• Joslyn Park

Community Room

• 6:30pm-8pm

• “Explore” the parcel inventory map

• All parcels 59K+ SF

• City parcels 25K+ SF

• Parking lots 25K+ SFRSVP at www.smgov.net/pldrelocation


• Presents results of “explore”• Discuss tradeoffs

(operations, impacts, costs)• Brainstorm mitigations• Select top choices

Review and Refine

To Identify Realistic Options

Review and Refine Phase• Review: results of site analysis

• How does each site address criteria?

• Refine: work to select list of top contenders

Site 9 – 1234 Any StreetCost to Implement: $4MM

CriteriaLand Area

Access

Impact to Neighbors

Temp or Perm Both

67,00 SF Parking Lot

Flat

Profile


• Present options to Council for final selection

Council Selects

Final Options for Consideration

Select Phase• Provide recommendation to

Council for budget decision

• Public input

• Operational analysis

• Cost analysis

A B C

Timeframe

Explore Review and Refine Select

February - March 2020Workshop and Online

Participation

March/April 2020Number

Crunching, Evaluation, and

Trade-off Discussions

May/June 2020Council Budget

Discussions

The Audience

Residents Businesses Parks People

Sports People

Neighborhood Groups

Airport Commission

Urban Forest Task Force

Recs and Park Commission

Tree People

• PLD Relocation “Working Committee” 5-6 people

• Workshop planning

• Site mitigation and trade offs

• Process evaluation

• Sign-up will be available at Feb. 19th

workshop. Random selection.

Options for Interested Participants

DECEMBER 11 AIRPORT COMMISSIONThe Commission raised a question about the possibility of citizen involvement in the management of the process.

Project Page

www.smgov.net/pldrelocation• Information about the relocation effort• Sign-up for updates and notices• Library of materials

• October Info. Item• Letter to Community• All Presentations and Materials

• Contact Information• Workshop Announcement and

RSVP registration

Questions

• Is this process really open to starting fresh, or will you end up exactly where we started?

• Why are the previously identified sites still under consideration?

• Doesn’t staff really have a preferred location in mind?

• Who, specifically, is determining the established, measurable site selection criteria?

• Beyond the operational criteria needed for these work units to effectively perform their duties, are there other criteria that will be included in the evaluation and search effort?

• How will the public be notified of this process and of the upcoming meeting?

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

When will the City start planning the Airport’s future post-closure?

• A report on the process and opportunities associated with converting the airport land to a park, post 2028, will be an attachment to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which will be released in Spring.

• This detailed report will be focused on overall goals for the future and next steps, as converting Santa Monica Municipal Airport to a public park will require extensive planning and multiple steps. A framework for the possible conversion will be needed, as there are multiple pathways that the City may consider and steps that must be taken.

• The PRMP addresses the need for such a framework for the possible conversion of the Airport to a park once the Airport is able to close at the end of 2028.

Frequently Asked Questions

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