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Council moves turf restoration concerns at Rec Park into closed session after safety and liability worries raised
Summary
Council members expressed concern that turf at San Fernando Recreation Park has not reestablished after a 2023 infiltration system installation and that exposed ground is a tripping hazard; the matter was sent to closed session to address potential litigation and return with safety direction.
Council Member Marcello Solorio raised safety concerns about San Fernando Recreation Park turf following a 2023 underground infiltration installation, saying large areas remain exposed and that the uneven surface poses tripping hazards. Solorio said the condition persisted through the July 4 event and described personal tripping incidents.
City Attorney Mister Padilla cautioned council against discussing fault or cause in open session because the issue could touch on potential litigation; he said public works is studying the matter. Several council members, including Vice Mayor Victoria Garcia, supported further study in closed session to allow staff and legal counsel to discuss options without prejudicing any potential claim.
The council voted to discuss the matter in closed session and to return to open session with safety-direction recommendations. No closed-session details were reported in open session at the time.
Next steps: staff and legal counsel to meet in closed session to review options; council to receive a follow-up in open session focused on safety measures to protect park users.
