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HPPC plans resolution to make Kathryn Gorman Ponds Park pedestrian-only, board to consider
Summary
The Historic Preservation and Parks Commission told the Montebello Board of Trustees it will present a resolution to designate Kathryn Gorman Ponds Park as pedestrian-only, banning motorized devices; the HPPC cited a similar policy in Ramsey, N.J., and the board will consider the recommended change at a future meeting.
The Historic Preservation and Parks Commission (HPPC) informed the Board of Trustees on Dec. 23 that it intends to present a resolution recommending Kathryn Gorman Ponds Park be designated a pedestrian-only area, prohibiting motorized devices such as bicycles and scooters.
The HPPC reported it met Dec. 3 and will forward a formal resolution for the board’s consideration. The commission cited a similar pedestrian-only policy recently implemented in the Borough of Ramsey, New Jersey, as a model. The HPPC recommended the change to protect park users and preserve park trails, according to the meeting record.
Board members did not take public comment on the subject during this meeting and no vote on the HPPC recommendation was recorded. The minutes indicate the board will receive the HPPC resolution for formal action at a future meeting; details on any proposed enforcement mechanisms, signage, or an effective date were not specified in the public minutes.
The commission’s recommendation and the board’s eventual decision could affect village park users, including pedestrians, families and recreation groups who use Kathryn Gorman Ponds Park. The HPPC did not provide draft ordinance language or an implementation timeline in the minutes.
