As you may know, at the prompt of District 1 Supervisor Matt LaVere, the County Board of Supervisors approved the demolition of the carwash and old house on El Roblar Drive in Meiners Oaks. This was a great first step toward making that 2-acre parcel a park should we find a private partner to help bring this to fruition.
The County, in partnership with our local MOP Working Group, is currently conducting a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment. This document will provide information regarding the land’s historical property uses, current conditions, and other elements as viewed through an environmental lens. A Phase 1 Assessment is a standard procedure for development on private and public properties. This will help identify if any existing environmental concerns are initially identified that may merit additional analysis as we move through the process.
We are currently reaching out to local non-profit organizations and other groups in the hopes of establishing a public/private partnership to move the MOP into fruition. We have identified a landscaping design firm that has extreme interest in helping us develop this park, but we need the private party to help carry it forward! If you are involved with an organization that would like to partner with The MOP Working Group, please let us know how you think we can work together! Let’s do it!
Once we can identify a partner, we will begin our Community Engagement strategy as it relates to the larger community. This involves conducting a series of meetings and public forums to capture ideas and thoughts for a park that will reflect the needs, wants, and culture of our community.
While this will take some time, if you are interested in keeping up-to-date on the progress made by The MOP Working Group, please send us a note through our contact page. We will keep you informed as we make The MOP a reality!