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Commission hears plan for Portela/Portola Park lighting project; staff says grant funds cover work
Summary
Staff outlined a plan to light ball fields at Portela/Portola Park to improve safety and extend hours; the project would remove one diamond to create roughly 50 parking spaces and is funded largely by redirected CDBG capital funds, with construction expected to begin in July.
La Habra staff presented a lighting and parking plan for Portela (transcript also references "Portola") Park during the Feb. 11 Community Services Commission meeting, saying the project aims to improve field lighting, safety and scheduling for youth sports.
Staff described a trade-off: removing the diamond nearest the parking lot and converting that area into about 50 additional parking spaces to improve overall site logistics. The presentation said construction would not start until July to avoid impacting the upcoming Little League/Challenger League season and that much of the project funding comes from reallocated CDBG capital funds. Staff emphasized the city's general fund is not being used for the project.
Commissioners and staff acknowledged some community opposition from at least one group; staff asked supporters to send letters to City Council. Staff said Little League had provided a letter of support for the project. A staff member said the city was in the process of procuring contracts and gathering bids and would continue outreach before construction.
