CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Concept Plan for the Bristow Park Improvements Project MEETING DATE: February 13, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will receive and file a presentation on the proposed Concept Plan for the Bristow Park Improvements Project by John G. Cataldo, Inc. the City’s project consultant and will consider adopting a Resolution approving the proposed Concept Plan, an appropriation of $300,000 from Measure AA for design services and release of a Request for Proposals for design services.
BACKGROUND:
On July 25, 2023, the City Council approved the City of Commerce Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The plan included the community’s assessment of existing park facilities and programming and its preferences and serves as a guide and implementation tool for the management and development of parks and recreation facilities throughout the City. The Master Plan summarizes the community outreach, research, and professional site analysis. The culminating result is a community inspired plan for the future of parks and recreation in Commerce with the following key strategies:
Provide a High Quality, State of the Art Parks & Recreation System by Renovating Existing Facilities and Developing New Facilities Focus on Supporting & Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles for All Expand Existing Sports Programs, Explore New Sports, and Plan for Maintenance of Sports Fields and Courts Explore Opportunities to Increase Park Land and Green Spaces Encourage Multimodal Transportation Opportunities by Providing Safe Access and Routes to Parks, Facilities, and Schools Provide Diverse Recreation Programs for All Ages and Abilities.
The Master Plan recommends approximately $15.5 Million in improvements at various parks and facilities.
ANALYSIS:
On July 27, 2023, the City Council approved, as part of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Capital Improvement Program, the development of a Concept Plan for Bristow Park. On May 30, 2023, the City Council approved an agreement with John Cataldo for design services, which was subsequently amended to include development of a Concept Plan for Bristow Park Improvements. John Cataldo will present his Concept Plan this evening.
Following the presentation, staff recommends that City Council receive and file a presentation on the proposed Concept Plan for the Bristow Park Improvements Project by John G. Cataldo, Inc. the City’s project consultant and consider adopting a Resolution approving the proposed Concept Plan, an appropriation of $300,000 from Measure AA for design services and release of a Request for Proposals for design services.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation
Disapprove staff recommendation
Provide further direction to staff
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated cost of design services based on the concept plan is $370,000 of which $70,000 is available in account No #41-5180-52001.10400. Additional Measure AA funds in the amount of $300,000 is needed for the design phase.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item relates to the 2016 Strategic Plan, Community Quality of Life Guiding Principle 4:
Support and evaluate community services, programs and events that promote healthy and quality lifestyles for our residents. Enhance public safety and social services through innovative programs that meet the needs of the residential and business communities.
Recommended by: Gina Nila, Department of Public Works
Approved as to form by: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully submitted: Vilko Domic, Assistant City Manager ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Concept Plan with presentation