To: PUBLIC AMENITIES COMMISSION
From: KELLY ORTA, DEPUTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SPECIAL DONATIONS REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF A PLAQUE AT RIVIERA VILLAGE PARK
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BACKGROUND
On November 13, 2024, the Public Amenities Commission (“Commission”) voted in support of the Vilarino family’s request to fund the installation of a commemorative plaque and olive tree in the Riviera Village Park to celebrate the financial contributors that were instrumental in the development of the park in 1969; the founder and developer of the Hollywood Riviera, Clifford Reid; and the olive tree logo, previously used by the Riviera Village business district. Included below is a rough concept plan for the proposed installation, as noted in the November 13, 2024 Administrative Report:
Additional information regarding the proposal that was previously shared with the Commission is included at the following link: https://redondo.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7014661&GUID=CD4DF594-DDCC-4C0E-9A1B-FD62D1DD8CAF&Options=&Search=. The installation of this plaque was considered as part of the city’s Commemorative Donation Program, which allows for “special donations” that fall outside of the program’s guidelines. The Community Services Director, who has authority to approve special donation proposals, requested to have the Commission provide input to inform her formal approval.
Following its review, the Commission supported the proposal with several conditions, including the subsequent approval of the City of Torrance, who own a portion of the park; and collaborative refinement of the language that would be on the plaque between Commissioner Lang and the Vilarino family. Since the November 13, 2024 meeting, staff has received approval by the City of Torrance for installation of the proposed items. Further, Commissioner Lang has worked collectively with the Vilarino family to draft proposed language for the plaque, which is attached for the Commission’s review.
Due to staff turnover in the Community Services Department, this project has not yet proceeded. However, it was suggested to have the Commission review the final plaque language prior to production. While this was not required as part of the final motion, Commissioner Lang wanted the Commission to have a final review, especially since this is not a standard installation consistent with the City’s commemorative donation program. Further, there was an interest in having the Commission reaffirm the project, especially considering the amount of time that has passed since the Commission’s previous review.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Plaque Language and Imagery