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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Approval of a Conceptual Plan for the Revitalization of Media Park; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: April 11, 2022
Contact Person/Dept: Elaine Warner/CDD/Economic Development
Todd Tipton/CDD/Economic Development
Phone Number: (310) 253 - 5777
(310) 253 - 5783
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action: Yes [X] No []
Commission Name/Date: CAC (11/16/2021); PRCSC (12/07/2021)
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/23/2022) (03/23/2022), (04/06/2022); The Actors' Gang, Downtown Business Association and Workshop Attendees (02/17/2022), (04/04/2022)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (02/15/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve a conceptual plan for the revitalization of Media Park; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In October 2020, the City Council authorized an agreement with SWA to prepare a conceptual plan for the revitalization of Media Park and to conduct community outreach. Design goals include activating the park, accommodating special events/vendors, and integrating the existing green space and tree canopy. Two community meetings were held in February and April 2021 to garner community input on design elements and program components. Representatives from the City of Los Angeles 5th Council District, Department of Recreation and Parks, and members of the Palms Neighborhood Council also participated in the process in consideration of the park's long-term lease with the City of Los Angeles.
Community Workshops and Plan Development
The first workshop held in February 2021 focused on the park's location, context, and activ...
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