East Palo Alto City Council March 22, 2022 Agenda Page 1 of 2
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING
WITH THE EAST PALO ALTO
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 22, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
A. East Palo Alto City Council
B. East Palo Alto Planning Commission
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
(Government Code Section 54957.7(a))
3. STUDY SESSION
1. Study Session on the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Planning Commission host a Study Session on the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.
2. Study Session on Proposed Specific Plan for Martin Luther King Jr. Park Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Planning Commission host a joint Study Session on the proposed specific plan for Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
4. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORT
1. Verbal Update on COVID-19 Response
Recommendation: Discuss the COVID-19 Response Update
5. ADJOURNMENT
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POSTED: March 18, 2022
ATTEST:
James Colin
Acting City Clerk
EAST PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 22, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Jaime M. Fontes, City Manager
BY: Patrick Heisinger, Assistant City Manager
Azalea Renfield, Community Services Manager
Maurice Baker, Recreation Programs Coordinator
SUBJECT: Study Session on the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council and Planning Commission host a Study Session on the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.
Introduction
In Fiscal Year 2019-2020, the City Council established “Enhancing Community Services and Parks for Residents” as a key priority area for the City.
Since early 2021, the City Council has made several investments in the City’s Parks and Recreation offerings, including developments that would advance this priority in the future. See Table 1 below:
TABLE 1
Item Investment
Contract with Wallace, Roberts, & Todd, LLC (WRT) to complete a Parks, Recreation, Open Space Master Plan
$298,506
Contract with Verde Design to complete a master plan for Martin Luther King Jr. Park
$271,713
Contract with the Magical Bridge Foundation to explore the possibility of creating a Magical Bridge at Bell Street Park $80,000
Summer Programming for the past two years $220,000
The City has also invested effort into improving Parks and Recreation amenities and programs to the community, as exampled by the following projects:
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1. The City submitted an application to the State in the amount of $8.5 M to improve the playing field and amenities at the Costaño Elementary School; and
2. City and Ravenswood City School District Staff have met on several occasions to discuss other ways in which the City and District may be able to partner to provide the community with additional recreation offerings.
On March 22, 2022, the City Council and Planning Commission will host a joint Study Session to discuss two critical park planning efforts: the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan (Master Plan) and the specific plan for Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Park. The two Study Session items will be considered individually.
This staff report is intended to provide contextual information regarding the Master Plan.
Background
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan
As part of the 2020-2021 Priority Setting process, the City Council reinforced the importance of completing the Master Plan.
On November 6, 2020, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a consultant to complete the Master Plan.
On March 2, 2021, the City Council awarded the Master Plan contract to the team led by Wallace, Roberts, & Todd (WRT).
On July 22, 2021, the City and WRT hosted a Virtual Kickoff to serve as an introduction to the Master Plan Project team and process. 46 individuals attended the event.
On September 30, 2021, the City and WRT hosted Community Workshop #1 at which an overview of City parks and open space and existing conditions was provided to the participants. During the meeting, numerous polling opportunities and break-out group activities were conducted to promote further engagement.
On September 30, 2021, WRT initiated an online survey that included questions on a range of topics, including why people visited parks in the City, reasons that deterred residents from going to parks, as well as ranking of program and facility needs. The online survey was available through January 29, 2022; 524 surveys were submitted. Outreach for the survey was supported by the Nuestra Casa Promotoras group at food distributions centers and pop-up events, announced on the City Newsletter, posted on several local Facebook groups, and promoted via City-sponsored Facebook ads. Printed posters and flyers were distributed throughout the community at grocery stores
On December 4, 2021, WRT and their consultants hosted a pop-up event during the City’s tree lighting ceremony at the East Palo Alto Senior Center. Approximately 80 individuals attended the event.
On December 17, 2021, WRT and their consultants participated in the “Legends Event” at
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Costaño Elementary School, and engaged with students and parents who were present at the basketball camp as well as the community members who joined for the Legends celebration of East Palo Alto community members.
On February 26, 2022, WRT and their consultants hosted Community Workshop #2 at Cooley Landing. During this meeting, the team provided the community with an update on the project and provided preliminary information on the community survey results. 46 individuals RSVP’d for the event, however, yet 26 community members attended.
To date, representatives from the following entities/organizations have participated in the Master Plan process, listed in alphabetical order:
TABLE 2
Able Works Foundation for a College
Education
Ravenswood Little League
Aceterra Fresh Approach Ravenswood Youth
Soccer
Bay Trail (MTC) Girls to Women Razorbacks Rugby
Bayshore Christian
Ministries
The Goldman Foundation Roadrunners Basketball
BCDC Greyhoundz Track Club San Francisquito Creek
JPA
Boys and Girls Club Harrison Street San Mateo Flood Control Agency
Bread of Life Outreach Harvest Properties Sandhill Development Canopy JobTrain SFEI
Community for the Green
Foothills
Magical Bridge Foundation SFPUC
Community Church Mastodons Youth Football Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
East Palo Alto Boxing Club MidPen Open Space
District
Palo Alto Online
East Palo Alto Junior Golf My Gym Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
East Palo Alto Senior
Center
Nuestra Casa The Sobrato Organization
East Side Academy One EPA St. Francis de Assisi
Church
Ecumenical Hunger Palo Alto Online Swagger Baseball Club Emerson Collective Palo Alto Vikings Tongan Assembly of God EPA/Belle Haven Info Police Athletics League Tongan Interfaith Council EPA Center Arts Project WeHope 2020 Bay Road
Development
EPA T-Ball/Pitching
Machine
Raimi & Associates Verde Design
EPA Today Ravenswood Business
District
Walls of Faith
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EPATT Tennis/Tutoring Ravenswood City School
District
YMCA
EPA United Soccer Club Ravenswood Health
Center
YUCA
Study Session on March 22, 2022
During the Study Session on March 22, 2022, staff, WRT, and their consultants will provide the City Council and Planning Commission with an overview of the progress of the Master Plan.
Staff and WRT plan to review the following areas of discussion during the Study Session:
· What is a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan? · Outreach Process and Community Feedback to Date
· Existing Conditions
· Key Findings
· Next Steps
· Key Questions for the City Council/Planning Commission Key Questions for the City Council/Planning Commission
City staff and WRT seek feedback from the City Council and Planning Commission to assist in focusing the Master Plan efforts for the next several months. Topics will include:
· Collect feedback from the Council on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Emerging Community Priorities for both Facilities and Programming. · Collect feedback on the approach to continue and expand future City partnerships with existing parks and recreation service providers in the community, including the School District, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, and potentially others. · Collect feedback on the approach to allocate dedicated parks staff and funding for Parks Capital Improvements, Maintenance, Operations (including staff), and Recreational Programming.
o Key Finding: EPA is understaffed by at least 1.25 FTE and underfunded by about $200K annually for just park acreage maintenance (not including capital improvements or programming needs)
Attachments
1. Community Workshop #2 Presentation
2. EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 9 of 25
D. APPENDICES – East Palo Alto Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan SURVEY DATA • The online survey had 524 responses from individual households, and was conducted between September 30, 2021, to January 29, 2022.
• The survey included questions that asked participants a range of things, the reasons why they visited EPA parks, reasons that deterred them from going to parks, as well as questions that asked to rank their program and facility needs. • 79% of survey respondents live in EPA.
• The racial and ethnic demographics of survey respondents is representative of and closely aligns to the overall city population. (See Question 20 in the survey responses below.)
• According to Survey Monkey analysis, the number of survey responses is statistically significant (p=.05).
• Outreach for the survey was supported by the Nuestra Casa Promotoras group at food distributions centers and pop-up events, announced on the City Newsletter, and posted on several local Facebook groups and via City-sponsored Facebook ads. Printed posters and flyers were distributed through the community at grocery stores
1. Which City of East Palo Alto parks and/or recreation facilities do you visit most often?
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 10 of 25
2. Which other parks and/or recreation facilities in East Palo Alto do you visit frequently?
3. Overall, how would you rate the parks and recreation amenities managed by the City of East Palo Alto?
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4. How often have you visited City of East Palo Alto parks and/or facilities?
5. What are the primary reasons that you or household members use parks and recreation facilities in East Palo Alto?
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 12 of 25
6. What are the primary reasons that prevent you or household members from using City of East Palo Alto parks and recreation facilities more frequently?
7. What is the primary way you prefer to learn about City of East Palo Alto recreation opportunities and park programs?
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 13 of 25
8. What is your primary way of reaching your most visited park?
9. How far are you willing to walk or bike to reach a recreation facility or park?
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 14 of 25
10. What would most encourage you to walk or bike more often to a park/recreation facility?
11. Please rate how your needs for parks and recreation facilities/amenities in the City of East Palo Alto are being met using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means they are "100% Met" and 1 means "0% Met".
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 15 of 25
12. Which FIVE facilities/amenities are MOST IMPORTANT to you?
13. Please rate how your needs for parks programming in the City of East Palo Alto are being met using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means they are "100% Met" and 1 means "0% Met".
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 16 of 25
14. Which FIVE programs are MOST IMPORTANT to you?
15. How safe do you feel when visiting parks in East Palo Alto? Use a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means not safe and 5 means very safe.
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 17 of 25
16. How can we best address safety in parks? Check all that apply.
17. Which FIVE actions would you be MOST WILLING to support?
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 18 of 25
18. Tell us more about your vision for the future parks and recreation system in East Palo Alto! What would you like to see? How would you like to be involved? • "Being a 25+ year EPA native my vision for future parks and recreation system is having a safe and secure place for the community overall"
• "Less drugs and crime more family"
• "I would like to see a safer way to get to the parks by walking" • "If parks could be clean and well-maintained and if the bathroom facilities could be open, clean, and safe, that would be amazing!"
• "For parks to be well taken care of such as being cleaned, kept proper." • "Clean, accessible facilities that speak to the residents of EPA" • "I'd like to see more trees planted in parks. More places to lounge and relax." • "I would like to see more public art"
• "I would like to see more benches and picnic tables"
• "I would like to see summer live music in the parks & annual community events. Dog parks" • "More community events: outdoor movies, art shows, music/events in the parks… I would love to volunteer!"
• "It would be great to see more sports fields and gyms as well as more walking trails" • "A dog park!"
Survey Demographics:
19. What is your gender identity?
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 19 of 25
20. What is your racial or ethnic identity?
*Compared to City Census Demographics (2021,
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/eastpaloaltocitycalifornia): • Hispanic or Latino: 61% • White or Caucasian: 10% • Black of African American: 11% • Asian or Asian American: 5% • Another race: 5% • Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 5% • American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 20 of 25
21. Are you a person living with a disability or mobility issue?
22. How old are you?
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23. How do you describe yourself?
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Attachment: Community Workshop #2 Presentation (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) RESILIENT PARKS:
EAST PALO ALTO PARKS, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE
MASTER PLAN
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP 2 – FEBRUARY 26TH, 2022
TALLER COMMUNITARIO 2 – 26 DE FEBRERO 2022
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Agenda
1. City of East Palo Alto
Staff Welcome
2. Why is a Parks Master
Plan important?
3. Project Overview & Team
Introduction
4. What We Have Heard
5. Q&A
6. Group Activity
7. Lunch!
1. Bienvenida de la Ciudad de East
Palo Alto
2. ¿Por qué es un plan maestro
de parques importante?
3. Descripción general del
proyecto e introducción del
equipo
4. Resumen de lo que hemos
escuchado
5. Preguntas y Respuestas
6. Actividad
7. Almuerzo
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) WHAT IS A PARKS MASTER PLAN?
¿QUÉ ES UN PLAN MAESTRO DE PARQUES?
RESILIENT PARKS EPA:
PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
PARQUES RESILIENTES EPA:
PLAN MAESTRO DE PARQUES, RECREACIÓN, Y ESPACIOS ABIERTOS
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 1 APPROACH – PROPUESTA
PUBLIC HEALTH &
RESILIENCE
URBAN ECOLOGY INTERGENERATIONAL
MULTICULTURAL
GATHERING
COMMUNITY
EQUITY
Why are parks important?
¿Por qué son importantes los parques?
SALUD PÚBLICA Y
RESILIENCIA
EQUIDAD
COMUNITARIA
ECOLOGIA
URBANA
ENCUENTRO
MULTICULTURAL
INTERGENERACIONAL
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 1 APPROACH - PROPUESTA
IMPLEMENTATION
ROADMAP
COMMUNITY
CONSENSUS
AROUND
PRIORITIES
RECREATION
PROGRAMMING
STRATEGY
OPERATIONAL
CAPACITY
PARTNERSHIPS
FOR FUNDING
AND SHARED
USE
PARK USES &
IMPROVEMENT
STRATEGY
Why is a Parks Master Plan important?
¿Por qué es un plan maestro de parques importante?
CONSENSO
COMUNITARIO
ENTORNO A LAS
PRIORIDADES
USOS DE
PARQUES Y
ESTRATREGIA DE
MEJORA
ESTRATEGIA DE
PROGRAMACIÓN
DE RECREACIÓN
CAPACIDAD
OPERACIONAL
ASOCIACIONES DE
FINANCIACIÓN Y
UTILIZACIÓN
CONJUNTA
HOJA DE RUTA DE
IMPLEMENTACIÓN
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 1 THE TEAM
- EL EQUIPO
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 1 PROJECT SCHEDULE – CRONOGRAMA DEL PROYECTO
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP 2 – TALLER COMUNITARIO
FEB 26TH
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan)
OVERVIEW OF PARKS IN EPA
DESCRIPCIÓN GENERAL DE PARQUES
EN EPA
RESILIENT PARKS EPA:
PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
PARQUES RESILIENTES EPA:
PLAN MAESTRO DE PARQUES, RECREACIÓN, Y ESPACIOS ABIERTOS
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) What Do We Mean When We Say Parks and Open Space?
Park Classifications
Clasificaciones de
parques
• Community Parks
• Neighborhood Parks
• Pocket Parks
• Regional Parks
• School Yards
Open Space
Espacio Abierto
• Open Space/Conservation
• Trails
Community Parks
Parque comunitario
Neighborhood Parks
Parque de vecindad
Pocket Parks
Mini parque
Regional Parks
Parque regional
School Yards
Patios de escuela
Open Space and Trails
Espacios abiertos y senderos
Jack Farrell Park Joel Davis Memorial Park Pocket Park at Newbridge Cooley Landing Cesar Chavez Ravenswood
Middle School
Bay Trail
¿Qué queremos decir cuando decimos parques y espacios abiertos?
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Existing Parks &
Park Spaces
Existing City-Owned Parks
Parqes municipales existentes
1. Jack Farrell Park – 3.73 Acres
2. Pocket Park at Newbridge – 0.14 Acres
3. Bell Street Park – 2.56 Acres
4. Joel Davis Memorial Park – 1.94 Acres
5. Martin Luther King Park – 5.94 Acres
6. Cooley Landing – 10.02 Acres
Espacios y parques existentes
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Schools & School
Facilities
School Facilities – Instalaciones Escolares
1. Costaño Elementary School
2. Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
School
3. Eastside College Preparatory School
4. East Palo Alto Academy
5. Los Robles Ronald McNair Academy
6. East Palo Alto Charter School
Escuelas e instalaciones escolares
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Other Recreational
Assets
Independent Recreation Facilities
Instalaciones recreativas independientes
1. Rich May Memorial Field
2. Lewis and Joan Platt East Palo Alto
Family YMCA
3. Boys and Girls Club
Existing Privately-Owned, Publicly
Accessible Parks
Propiedad privada con acceso público
4. Boom Pop-up Park
5. Bridge Pop-up Park
Otros recursos recreativos
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Trails & Open Space
Senderos y espacios abiertos
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Existing Park Assets
32711957
311121
Recursos existentes
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Existing Park Assessment
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Future Planning
New Parks and Open Space Planning
Underway
Nuevos parques y espacios abiertos
en planificación • Ravenswood Business District Parks • Euclid Improvements Park • Shoreline Park & Bay Trail Levee Improvements
Park Renovation Planning Underway
Renovación de parques en progreso • Costaño Elementary School • Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School • Bell Street Park • Martin Luther King Park Planificación futura
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan)
BELL STREET PARK RENOVATION
Ongoing Master Plan Process- Plan Maestro en progreso
Ongoing Planning Projects:
*To learn more, visit: magicalbridge.org/bellstreet
*Para obtener más información, visite: magicalbridge.org/bellstreet
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan)
MLK PARK
Ongoing Planning Projects
*To learn more, March 22 Council Study Session *Escuche más en la session de estudio del consejo
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Future Parks Planning
Existing Parks Today
Parques actuales
0.80 acres
per 1000 people
Total acreage: 23.88 acres
2020 population: 30,034
2.05 acres
per 1000 people
Total acreage: 61.7 acres
2020 population: 30,034
3.00 acres
per 1000 people
Total acreage needed: 106.5 acres
2040 population: 35,500
Planned New Parks
& Shared-use with Schools
Nuevos parques planeados y
operación conjunto a colegios
General Plan GOAL
for 2040
Planificación de futuros parques
0.80 acres
por 1000 personas
Objetivo para el Plan
General 2040
3.00 acres
por 1000 personas
2.05 acres
por 1000 personas
45 more acres!
45 acres más!
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan)
WHAT WE HAVE HEARD
LO QUE HEMOS ESCUCHADO
RESILIENT PARKS EPA:
PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
PARQUES RESILIENTES EPA:
PLAN MAESTRO DE PARQUES, RECREACIÓN, Y ESPACIOS ABIERTOS
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Community Engagement
1. Kick off Webinar (July 22, 2021)
2. Focus Group Discussions (Sept-Oct)
3. Community Workshop 1 (Sept 30)
4. Pop-up Event 1 (Dec 4)
Tree Lighting Ceremony at Senior Center
Parking Lot
5. Pop-up Event 2 (Dec 17)
Legends Event at Costano Elementary
School
6. Online Survey (Sept 30 – Jan 29)
• 467 English responses
• 57 Spanish responses
UPCOMING IN 2022
1. City Council Study Session (March 22)
2. Workshop 3 (Spring/Summer)
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Key Themes – Temas importantes
Amenities/New facilities
Servicios/Nuevas instalaciónes
Activation/Programming
Eventos y activación de espacio
Art and Community Identity
Identidad artistica y comunitaria
Maintenance and Public Safety
Mantenimiento y seguridad
Connectivity and Equitable Access
Conectividad y acceso equitativo
Public Health and Ecology
Salud pública y ecología
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan)
SURVEY RESULTS
RESULTADOS DE LA
ENCUESTA
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan)
SAFETY MAINTENANCE
AMENITIES/PROGRAM
"I would like to see
summer live music in the
parks & annual
community events. Dog
parks"
"Being a 25+ year EPA
native my vision for future
parks and recreation
system is having a safe
and secure place for the
community overall"
"More community events:
outdoor movies, art shows,
music/events in the
parks… I would love
to volunteer!"
"If parks could be clean
and well-maintained and
if the bathroom facilities
could be open, clean, and
safe, that would be
amazing!"
"I'd like to see more trees
planted in parks. More
places to lounge and
relax."
"Less drugs and crime
more family"
"I would like to see a safer
way to get to the parks by
walking"
"I would like to see more
public art"
"For parks to be well taken
care of such as being
cleaned, kept proper."
"I would like to see more
benches and picnic tables"
"Clean, accessible facilities
that speak to the residents
of EPA"
"A dog park!"
¡Cuéntenos más sobre su visión del futuro sistema de parques y recreación en East Palo Alto! "It would be great to see
more sports fields and
gyms as well as more
walking trails"
Tell us about your vision for the future of
EPA parks
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Most visited parks
Parques mas visitados
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Razones principales por las que usted y su familia visitan las instalaciones de la EPA Primary reasons you and your family visit
EPA facilities
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Razones que impiden que usted y su familia usen las instalaciones de la EPA Reasons that prevent you and your family from
using EPA facilities
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Mejor forma de abordar la seguridad en los parques
How to best address safety
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Most important facilities/amenities
Las instalaciones / servicios con más importancia
HIGHEST
COMMUNITY
PRIORITY
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Unmet Needs Facilities/Amenities
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MEDIUM
COMMUNITY
NEED
LOW
COMMUNITY
NEED
HIGHEST
COMMUNITY
NEED
Highest Amenity/Facility Priorities
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) Programas son más importantes para usted
HIGHEST
COMMUNITY
PRIORITY
Most Important Parks Programs
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Unmet Needs for Parks Programming
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HIGHEST
COMMUNITY
NEED
MEDIUM
COMMUNITY
NEED
LOW
COMMUNITY
NEED
Máximas prioridades de programación
Highest Programming Priorities
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan)
COMMUNITY BUILDERS
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GROUP EXERCISE
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¿PREGUNTAS?
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) RESILIENT PARKS EPA:
PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
PARQUES RESILIENTES EPA:
PLAN MAESTRO DE PARQUES, RECREACIÓN, Y ESPACIOS ABIERTOS
NEXT STEPS
PRÓXIMOS PASOS
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) 4 NEXT STEPS | PRÓXIMOS PASOS
TODAY
• Facilitator Intro &
Breakout Group Activity
• Lunch and Door Prizes
UPCOMING
• City Council Study Session
(March 22)
• Workshop 3 (Spring/Summer 22)
STAY INVOLVED
Project Website: www.cityofepa.org/parksmasterplan
Sign up for Email Updates about Future Workshops!
Inscribase para recibir actualizaciones por
correo electrónico sobre futuros talleres
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Attachment: EPA Parks MP Community Survey Summary (2160 : City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan) THANK YOU!
¡GRACIAS!
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EAST PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 22, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Jaime M. Fontes, City Manager
BY: Patrick Heisinger, Assistant City Manager
Azalea Renfield, Community Services Manager
Maurice Baker, Recreation Programs Coordinator
SUBJECT: Study Session on Proposed Specific Plan for Martin Luther King Jr. Park Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council and Planning Commission host a joint Study Session on the proposed specific plan for Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Introduction
In Fiscal Year 2019-2020, the City Council established “Enhancing Community Services and Parks for Residents” as a key priority area for the City.
Since early 2021, the City Council has made several investments in the City’s Parks and Recreation offerings, including developments that would advance this priority in the future. See Table 1 below:
TABLE 1
Item Investment
Contract with Wallace, Roberts, & Todd, LLC (WRT) to
complete a Parks, Recreation, Open Space Master Plan
$298,506
Contract with Verde Design to complete a master plan for Martin Luther King Jr. Park
$271,713
Contract with the Magical Bridge Foundation to explore the possibility of creating a Magical Bridge at Bell Street Park $80,000
Summer Programming in 2020 and 2021 $220,000
The City has also invested effort into improving Parks and Recreation amenities and programs to the community, as exampled by the following projects:
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1. The City submitted an application to the State in the amount of $8.5 M to improve the playing field and amenities at the Costaño Elementary School; and
2. City and Ravenswood City School District Staff have met on several occasions to discuss other ways in which the City and District may be able to partner to provide the community with additional recreation offerings.
On March 22, 2022, the City Council and Planning Commission will host a joint Study Session to discuss two critical park planning efforts: the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan and the specific plan for Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Park. The two Study Session items will be considered individually.
This staff report is intended to provide contextual information regarding the specific plan for MLK Park.
Background
Specific Plan for Martin Luther King Jr. Park
On June 5, 2018, California voters approved Proposition (Prop.) 68, the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act. The Statewide Parks Program (SPP) is a subset of Prop. 68 funds that are intended for use by municipalities to revitalize existing facilities or construct additional facilities, thereby increasing recreational opportunities that enhance the health and wellness of Californians. These types of outdoor recreation features include, but are not limited to:
· Athletic fields
· Athletic courts
· Community gardens
· Dog parks
· Open space
· Performance venues
· Picnic areas
· Playgrounds and tot lots
· Trails
· Tracks and jogging loops
In July 2020, the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS), announced the availability of up to $395 Million in Prop. 68 grant funds through the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program. The City prepared to submit an application package to OGALS prior to the December 14, 2020, deadline.
On October 26, 2020, staff presented to the Planning Commission, providing information about Prop. 68 and a proposed approach for a potential City grant application. During that meeting, the Planning Commission and community communicated a clear preference to update the City’s athletic facilities to provide safe places for the community to play. A majority of the community showed their support for improving the MLK Park and expressed the desire to expand MLK Park by acquiring the County-owned parcel at 1266 Beech Street.
Shortly following that public discussion, the State notified City staff that the proximity of MLK
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Park to the Ravenswood Preserve would impact the Prop 68. scoring, likely making the City’s application less competitive.
On November 17, 2020, staff presented the City Council with an update on the Prop. 68 Program. After explaining the community’s interest in seeking Prop. 68. funding to improve MLK Park, as well as the likelihood that the City’s application would not be competitive due to the State’s scoring system, the City Council directed staff to develop a competitive application for Prop. 68 funding that would support the City’s efforts at an alternative site.
On January 23, 2021, the City Council held their annual Priority Setting Retreat to identify their key goals and objectives for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Acknowledging the community will, the City Council added a workplan priority to proactively design the MLK Park. On March 16, 2021, the City Council adopted a Resolution establishing their priorities for FY 2021-2022, which included the design of MLK Park.
On May 18, 2021, the City Council adopted the Facilities Master Plan, inclusive of the specific goal to discuss the potential acquisition of the Beech Street property for the purposes of expanding MLK Park.
On July 20, 2021, the City Council adopted a Resolution selecting Verde Design as the lead consultant to complete the master plan for MLK Park, for the contract cost of $271,713.60.
Progress to Date
Table 2 describes the progress of the MLK Park staff and public planning and design process:
TABLE 2
Meeting Date Attendees Purpose
Kickoff Meeting 09/29/2021 Verde
Design and
City Staff
Schedule community meetings
ground rules, outreach, and approach
Community
Meeting #1
11/10/2021 30
community
members
Background information, existing
conditions, potential programs, and
(3) preliminary bubble diagrams
Community
Meeting #2
12/16/2021 41
community
members
Recap of previous community
meeting and (3) design concepts
focused on sports field layout
Neighborhood
Meeting
01/24/2022 21
community
members
Overview of MLK Park design
process and input from neighborhood
near the park
Community
Meeting #3
01/27/2022 27
community
members
Recap of previous community
meeting and draft Master Plan
Community Feedback Themes
To date, the City team and partners have received the following specific comments and requests related to the development of MLK Park:
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· Turf fields preferred due to rodent issues and water conservancy · Concerns about parking/traffic
· Lighting should be studied thoroughly to determine any impacts on the neighborhood and environment
· Baseball at MLK Park is very important
· Prefer a multi-generational park for all residents to enjoy · Wi-Fi and security features should be considered
· Explore creative uses of easement areas
· Better/safer connectivity to the Bay Trail
Proposed Design
The community, Planning Commission, and City Council provided feedback regarding the needs for an MLK Park design during the most recent Prop. 68 discussions. Design consultant Verde Design initiated the design process by developing bubble maps based on this feedback and illustrating the potential possibilities for MLK Park for the community to visualize and consider. In addition, Verde Design showed examples of other completed projects in the Bay Area, demonstrating the achievable possibilities.
Through the use of live surveys, breakout groups, and more debriefs, the community was presented with three options and after further deliberation landed on the current concept shown in Attachment 1.
Cost Estimates
Early estimates of the total project cost of the improvements shown in Attachment 1 are in the $19-$20 M range. Staff understands this is a significant expense and did not want to overstate what may actually be provided at MLK Jr. Park if/when improvements are made. However, for CEQA purposes it is customary to study plans with the most impacts or amenities to ensure additional environmental analysis is required at a later date.
IF the City eventually moves forward with a comprehensive update to MLK Jr. Park, there are a few options that could be implemented to bring the cost down. For example, specific amenities could be removed or altered. Or, the park could be improved in phases which. Many larger parks in the Bay Area are traditionally done in phases. Completing the CEQA review for all phases early in the process would save time and money in the long run if/when funding for the park were to be identified.
March 22, 2022, Study Session
On March 22, 2022, staff will seek direction from the City Council and Planning Commission to proceed with the conceptual design in Attachment 1, thus allowing the consultant team to initiate the review process, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It is anticipated that the CEQA process may require 6-9 months to complete.
Attachments
1. MLK Jr. Park Powerpoint Presentation
2. Draft Plan
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Martin Luther
King, Jr. Park
Master Plan
City Council /
Planning Commission
03-22-2022
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Attachment: MLK Jr. Park Powerpoint Presentation (2159 : Proposed Specific Plan for Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Agenda ▪ Introduction ▪ Verde Design ▪ Meeting Objectives ▪ How did we get here? ▪ Project Milestones ▪ Existing Conditions ▪ Community Workshops ▪ Evolution of graphics/concepts ▪ Main Takeaways ▪ Draft Master Plan ▪ Plan Review ▪ Park Features ▪ Regulatory Compliance ▪ Preliminary Cost Estimate ▪ Next Steps
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Attachment: MLK Jr. Park Powerpoint Presentation (2159 : Proposed Specific Plan for Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Verde Design ▪ Founded in 2007 ▪ Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Sport Planning &
Design
▪ Wide range of projects and
clients
▪ Our focus is public projects for
recreational uses
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Meeting Objectives ▪ Present background information ▪ Master Plan – result of community engagement process
▪ Reach consensus from City
Council and Planning Commission
on plan design
▪ Start CEQA process
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How did we get here? ▪ Park requires new/upgraded
fields and facilities
▪ Improve usability of recreation
areas within the park
▪ Park expansion for additional
facilities – Beech St. Parcel
▪ Alignment with City Council
strategic objectives and the
Parks, Recreation, Open Space
Master Plan
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Summary - Project Milestones
• Project Kickoff 09-29-2021
• Community Workshop #1 11-10-2021
▪ Site Analysis
▪ Park Elements
▪ Preliminary Bubble Diagrams
• Community Workshop #2 12-17-2021
▪ (3) Design Concepts
▪ Preferred Concept Selected
• Community Workshop #3 01-27-2022
▪ Draft Master Plan
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Existing Conditions
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Existing Conditions – Amenities
▪ Soccer and Baseball Fields
▪ Parking – 25 stalls
▪ Picnic Areas
▪ BBQ Pits
▪ Playground
▪ Concession Building /
Restrooms
▪ Sports Seating
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Existing Conditions – Field Conditions
▪ Birds
▪ Rodents
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Existing Conditions – Edge Conditions
▪ Park/Marsh Transition Zone
▪ Power / Transmission Lines
▪ Neighbors Homes / Privacy
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Existing Conditions – Beech St. Parcel
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Existing Conditions – Memorials
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Workshops
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Community Workshop #1
Multi-Generational
Concept
Track & Field
Concept
Sports Field
Concept
Community Input:
▪ Baseball importance
▪ Sport field lighting
▪ Field management
▪ Parking considerations
▪ Other activities, user groups
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Attachment: MLK Jr. Park Powerpoint Presentation (2159 : Proposed Specific Plan for Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Community Workshop #2
Option 1:
Intergenerational
Park with Dedicated
Baseball
Option 2:
Intergenerational
Park with Multi-Use
Field
Option 3:
Sports Park with 2
Multi-Use Fields
Community Input:
▪ Option 1 preferred - best balance of field
utilization and other program uses
▪ Track option preference
▪ Need for more parking
▪ Security and lighting
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Community Workshop #3
▪ Consensus on draft master plan draft reached by the community ▪ Additional bathroom on Beech St. parcel
▪ Per community input, add a road to reduce traffic on Daisy Ln, CEQA analysis
▪ Security and public access
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Plan
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Draft Master Plan
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Draft Master Plan – Birds Eye View
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Draft Master Plan – Birds Eye View
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Draft Master Plan – Birds Eye View
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Features – Track Within MS Field
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Features – Amphitheater/Performance 3.2.a
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Features – Amphitheater/Performance
Preliminary Concept Sketch
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Features – Fitness & Senior Equipment
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Features – Inclusive Playground
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Features – Pickleball and Tennis
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Features – Basketball
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Features – Dog Park
• Fenced • Double Gate • Small / Large Dogs
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Features – Sports Fields Lighting
▪ Controlled LED lighting
▪ Full cutoff fixture – night sky
▪ Excellent spill and glare control
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Draft Master Plan
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Regulatory/Agency Compliance
▪ Proposed bathroom – 1’
above 100-year flood
elevation
▪ BCDC (Bay Conservation and
Development Commission) –
not in jurisdiction, park zone
not subject to tidal action
▪ PG&E – shared the plan,
waiting for feedback
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Cost Estimate
Phase 1: sports fields, existing parking expansion, existing facilities improvements ▪ Estimated Construction Cost $11,243,000
▪ Contingencies $2,610,000
▪ Total Construction Cost $13,853,000
Phase 2: Beech St. park amenities, new bathroom, new parking lot, east side native planting and trails
▪ Estimated Construction Cost $4,722,000
▪ Contingencies $1,096,000
▪ Total Construction Cost $5,818,000
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Questions
• How does the CC/PC feel about the proposed
amenities reflected in the draft plan?
a) Concerns?
b) Suggestions?
c) Additional features?
• Does staff have support from the CC/PC to
move forward with the CEQA process?
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Next Steps • CEQA process to start • 39-week process,
approximate completion
January 2023
• Master Plan Report
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EAST PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 22, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Jaime M. Fontes, City Manager
BY: James Colin, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT: Verbal Update on COVID-19 Response
Recommendation
Discuss the COVID-19 Response Update
Alignment with City Council Strategic Plan
This recommendation is primarily aligned with:
Ø Priority #5: Improve Communication and Enhance Community Engagement Ø Priority #6: Create a Healthy and Safe Community
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