To: RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
From: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATES REGARDING THE CITY'S ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF THE DOMINGUEZ PARK DOG PARK
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BACKGROUND
At the Recreation and Parks Commission's (Commission) March 13, 2024 meeting, the Commission requested a future discussion that would include an update regarding the City's ongoing maintenance of the Dominguez Park Dog Park. This was in response to a public comment given by resident Vicki Callahan that was given that evening and outlined a number of concerns related to her experience at the park. A copy of the information she shared with the Commission is included as an attachment. The following is information regarding each concern and responsive information from the City, detailing current practices, limitations, and guidance for future instances.
Water Stations
Ms. Callahan expressed concern over the existing water stations, specifically that the she experienced them being perpetually clogged and not user friendly. The drain lines for the water stations were built to percolate into the ground (french drain), which causes them to become clogged more often than if they were connected to an underground drainage line. In order to fix this issue, the City would need to develop a Capital Improvement Project that would include the installation of a direct connection with the sewer line, replacing the percolating system currently in place. Unfortunately, the ground at the park continues to settle since it sits atop of a former waste site, which causes concern over the installation of underground piping that could be damaged by any shifts in the ground. Furthermore, this type of project would be costly and extensive, resulting in the temporary closure of certain areas of the park during construction. Staff has looked for comparable water stations that support the existing percolating drainage system in the hopes that new technology may help with th...
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