AGENDA REPORT
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 07/17/2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Library and Recreation Services Department
SUBJECT:
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City Council consideration of Resolution No. 2019-076 approving the application for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds for the City Park Project.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2019-076 approving the application for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds for the City Park Project and directing the Library and Recreation Services Director to negotiate and execute any and all agreements or documents necessary for the grant application.
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ANALYSIS:
Corona's oldest, most historic park, City Park, was first established in 1913. Early on, City Park was a public gathering spot that welcomed both residents and visitors passing through to Los Angeles or Palm Springs. The public grounds at City Park were initially used for community picnicking and to host visitors to the City's Grand Prix races that took place on Grand Boulevard. City Park has gone through a lot of changes since its inception.
Over time, City Park has evolved in its use and as amenities have been added. Initially, a wading pool and play equipment were installed, along with picnic shelters. By 1940, the City constructed the Municipal Plunge, the City's first pool. By 1950, sporting events took center stage with the addition of a Baseball Diamond. The current Armory site was also added during this era (the lease expired in December 2016). In the mid-1960's, the Municipal Plunge was retired, and the current City Pool was built. The bandshell and skatepark were added in the 1990s. Most recently, City Park received another update in the form of basketball and volleyball courts installed in conjunction with the construction of the Ion Exchange Plant in the northeast corner of the...
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