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ROLL CALL
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- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on March 16, 2022 on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 , in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor , Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;
1. Community Development, re: Central Park Block Schematic Design Options a. Motion Approving a Preferred Schematic Design Option for the Central Park Block Project
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1 CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Central Park Block Schematic Design Options
1) Motion Approving a Preferred Schematic Design Option for the Central Park Block Project.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for March 22, 2022 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 4, 2019 the City Council approved the Central Park Block Schematic Design based on the “Grand Steps” concept with an estimated cost of $18.5M. Due to an escalation in construction cost, a recent analysis determined the total construction costs increased by $5.46M to $23.96M. A “value engineered” design option (Option 2 - Adult Recreation Center Scope Reduction) has been prepared that would reduce costs to $18.4M by removing planned improvements on the ARC’s periphery. These changes include eliminating the courtyard and the proposed café pavilion on the ARC’s southwest corner and removing the ARC Entry Courtyard on the northeast corner. The ARC Scope Reduction would require revisions to the south entry plaza to integrate the existing ARC terrace and courtyard with the paseo.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Community Services & Facilities. Community Services & Facilities ensure access to well-maintained parks and community facilities tailored to the City’s diverse needs.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council select Option 2 (ARC Scope Reduction) to reduce the estimated project costs to the original 2019 budget estimate.
BACKGROUND
On March 22, 2016 the City and the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California (“AAMCCC”) entered into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) for a ground lease of City property within Central Park for a museum and educational center (“Museum”). On July 31, 2018, the City Council approved the Museum’s entitlements including the Stage II design, a standards variance (for loading), and approved the ground lease agreement between the City and AAMCCC. On January 12, 2021 the City Council approved revised land use entitlements reducing the Museum’s height, floor area and parking area, and approved an amended and restated ground lease updating certain lease provisions. On July 31, 2021 the permits for the Museum parking garage were issued; construction of the garage is currently ongoing with completion anticipated in late summer 2022.
The Museum’s development within the Central Park Block provided an opportunity for the City to visit wider issues within the block to improve the integration of its civic, cultural, and senior facilities, and create new public spaces and recreational opportunities. The development of the Museum also presented a challenge to design and build a park that complemented the new facility and allowed both to work together or stand on their own. Towards that end, the City Council approved the following steps to improve the Central Park Block:
December 6, 2016: City Council authorized the retention of SWA to complete the conceptual and schematic design services for the Central Park Block. December 5, 2017: City Council approved a framework of eleven design principles to guide the conceptual design phase and community outreach workshops (held in January 2018).
April 17, 2018: City Council considered three conceptual designs and selected the “Grand Steps” concept for development into a schematic design. June 4, 2019: City Council approved the Central Park Block Schematic Design and directed staff to release a request for proposals for design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration. 4 of 18
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The “Grand Steps” concept emphasizes an entry to the park from the Brand Boulevard paseo with grand steps leading up from the Parking Lot 10 to the great lawn. A second lawn between the library and ARC is included that increases the functionality of the great lawn. The desire for greater activation of the park and programming for all ages is accommodated by areas dedicated to children’s play, a multi-generational game plaza, and a peaceful forest park. In response to community concern over the loss of open space, by converting on-site parking lots into park space the Grand Steps concept increased the amount of open space within the block from 47,630 SF to 92,590 SF.
The following is a summary of the primary design elements of the “Grand Steps” design:
1)Grand Steps Entry Plaza: a formal entry from the Brand Boulevard paseo providing a transition between Parking Lot 10 and the park through a series of long steps and an accessible sloping walkway.
2)Great Lawn: flexible green open space in the Great Lawn anchors the largest open area of the park.
3)Lawn Amphitheater and Event Stage: a smaller setting for special events is provided by the Lawn Amphitheater. A low stage with canopy provides a platform for special functions.
4)Library Steps: a patio is provided at the library’s south entry, with steps that give access to the building and a place to sit and look out over the park. 5)Tree Grove and Activity Plaza: the tree grove provides a backdrop to the event stage and shades an outdoor lounge area for ARC visitors and the community at- large. Beyond the trees, catenary lighting provides a festive atmosphere for the programmable activity plaza.
6)Children’s Playground and Splash Pad: year-round imaginative play is encouraged with signature, custom play equipment and a splash pad. A new restroom building is located nearby for convenience.
7)Forest Walk: existing trees between the library and Louise Street are preserved to contribute to a forest-like setting within the park. Boardwalk paths beneath the canopy help reduce impacts to the trees and contribute to the sense of place. 8)Library Lawn and Wood Deck: small lawn adjacent to the playground and forest walk for a children’s free play area. A deck with seating beneath a large, existing tree will be a restful place to read outdoors or observe the children playing nearby.
9)ARC Entry Plaza: a newly reconfigured drop-off and accessible parking area provides convenient access to the ARC’s front door. Specialty paving indicates arrival and signals the presence of pedestrians and park activity in the vicinity. 10)ARC Community Courtyard and Café: the ARC courtyard is redesigned to be unified with the park and encourage interaction between all of the facilities. A small outdoor café structure activates the courtyard and adjacent paseo. 5 of 18
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11)South Entry Plaza at Colorado: a sloping path from Colorado Street between the Museum and ARC. Sculptural walls retain planting areas and frame a small pocket plaza. The existing large oak tree will be a stately gateway to the park.
ANALYSIS
In June 2019 the cost to implement the Grand Steps design was estimated at $18.5M.
Due to the volatile nature of construction costs and the time elapsed since the original estimate, staff requested SWA update the estimate. Due to an escalation in construction costs, the estimated total construction cost for the approved design is currently $23.96M (an increase of $5.46M).
Anticipating the need to bring the project budget back to the original amount, staff asked SWA to prepare an option that would achieve the objective while staying true to the Council’s objectives for the park. SWA has prepared a “value engineered” design option (Option 2 - ARC Scope Reduction) that would reduce costs to $18.4M by removing improvements on the periphery of the ARC. The ARC Scope Reduction would:
1. Eliminate improvements to the ARC courtyard located on the southwest corner of the ARC including the proposed café pavilion adjacent to the south entry plaza/paseo at Colorado (total savings $5.383M).
2. Remove the ARC Entry Courtyard/Event Plaza located at the northeast corner of the ARC (total savings of $183,000).
The ARC Scope Reduction would require revisions to the south entry plaza to integrate the existing ARC terrace and courtyard with the paseo. Staff believes that if the City Council wishes to reduce the project scope to keep costs within the original estimate, the ARC Scope Reduction would achieve the cost reduction while also achieving the project goals of greater activation of the park with increased programming and diversity of uses, maximizing open space, and integrating the three cultural facilities located within the block.
As noted, the cost estimates for the original 2019 Grand Steps design is $23.96M and $18.4M for the ARC Scope Reduction.
Currently $18.5M in funding has been identified that will require the City to leverage various resources to support the capital costs associated with the cost of construction.
This strategy was presented to the Council with the approval of the Central Park Block Schematic Design in June 2019 and staff has been working on securing the different pieces of funding, including the remaining bond process from the 2011 Redevelopment Bond. The following outlines that funding plan:
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$2.0 M from one time funds (CDD Capital Improvement Funds)- Already appropriated.
$2.0 M from identified DIF Funds for new infrastructure- Already appropriated. $12.0 M from former 2011 RDA bond proceeds- Not yet secured. $1.5 M from future Measure W funds- Not yet secured.
$1.0 M from future, not yet programmed DIF funds- Not yet secured.
The identified funding plan would cover the cost of the ARC Scope Reduction scheme.
If the City Council elects to move forward with the original scope, an additional $5.46M in funding will need to be identified.
The Option 2 – Adult Recreation Center Scope Reduction scheme, will cost $18.5M.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Community workshops were held in January 2018. SWA completed a Summary Report presenting the narrative of what the community indicated were the most important elements to form the block’s design. The feedback was incorporated into the three concept designs considered by the City Council in April 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project was originally determined to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Class 32 “In-fill Development Projects”. If approved, the proposed design changes will not result in significant environmental impacts and the same categorical exemption would be applicable since there is no reasonable possibility that the proposed changes will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES
The following alternatives are presented for Council consideration:
Alternative 1: Approve Option 2 - Adult Recreation Center Scope Reduction scheme to reduce the estimated costs to $18.4M. As previously authorized by City Council, staff would proceed with releasing a RFP for design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration, and return to the City Council with a recommended consultant for these services. Alternative 2: Reaffirm the original 2019 design and direct staff to identify an additional $5.46M in funding sources and proceed to the next step in the design process. Staff would proceed with releasing a RFP for proposals for design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration, 7 of 18
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and return to the City Council with a funding plan and a recommended consultant for design services.
Alternative 3: Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:
Bradley Calvert, Assistant Director of Community Development Mark Berry, Deputy Director of Community Dev/Economic Dev Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS / ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Glendale Central Park Design Options
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member____________________, seconded by Council Member___________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby approves the Preferred Schematic Design Option for the Central Park Block project as set forth in the Report to Council dated March 22, 2022, with additional Council comments thereon, and hereby directs staff to proceed with design development, including obtaining proposals for design development, construction documents, bidding and construction administration for the following option:
[Option 2 – Adult Recreation Scope Reduction Scheme.]
[Reaffirm the original 2019 design and direct staff to identify an additional $5.46 million in funding sources and proceed to the next step in the design process, subject to Council approval of any additional required appropriations].
Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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Glendale Central Park
Design Options
March 22, 2022
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GLENDALE
CENTRAL
LIBRARY
FFE +536.11
AAM
FFE +532.50
E Colorado St.
S Louise St.
S Brand Blvd
E Harvard St.
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+(524.7)+(524.7)
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+(525.7)+(525.7)
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ARC
FFE +533.52
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MONA
LANDSCAPE LEGEND
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Great Lawn
Grand Steps
Sloped Lawn/Amphitheater
East Paseo(Programmable Open Plaza)
Outdoor Fitness Plaza
Slanted Wall
Sister’s City Plaza & Sculptural Steps
East Paseo Entry
Event Stage & Canopy
East Paseo Entry Plaza
ARC Entry Courtyard/Event Plaza
Pocket Plaza
ARC Courtyard
Cafe
Public Restroom
Sycamore Promenade
0 15 30 60
1” = 50’
N
Library Steps
Tree Grove with Seating
Kid’s Playground
Wood Deck/Outdoor Reading
Terraced Planter
Splash Pad
Forest Boardwalk
Library Lawn
Existing Tree
Spot Elevation
Overall Master PlanOption 1: Baseline
Limit of Work
No changes to
previously approved
Schematic Design
Sub-Total
Direct Cost
$20,119,800
Sub-Total
Indirect Cost
$3,844,089
Total
Construction Cost
$23,963,889
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CENTRAL
LIBRARY
FFE +536.11
AAM
FFE +532.50
E Colorado St.
S Louise St.
S Brand Blvd
E Harvard St.
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MONA
LANDSCAPE LEGEND
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20 3
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23 24
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11 16
19 10
15 14
Great Lawn
Grand Steps
Sloped Lawn/Amphitheater
East Paseo(Programmable Open Plaza)
Outdoor Fitness Plaza
Slanted Wall
Sister’s City Plaza & Sculptural Steps
East Paseo Entry
Event Stage & Canopy
East Paseo Entry Plaza
ARC Entry Courtyard/Event Plaza
Pocket Plaza
ARC Courtyard
Cafe
Public Restroom
Sycamore Promenade
0 15 30 60
1” = 50’
N
Library Steps
Tree Grove with Seating
Kid’s Playground
Wood Deck/Outdoor Reading
Terraced Planter
Splash Pad
Forest Boardwalk
Library Lawn
Existing Tree
Spot Elevation
Overall Master PlanOption 2: ARC Scope Reduction
Limit of Work
Reduction of
improvements at ARC
Achieves target
maximum total
budget of
$18,500,000
1. Replace concrete pavers
with asphalt paving.
Adjust ADA parking
location.
2. Remov
e ARC Entry
Courtyard from Project.
Keep existing conditions.
3. Remov
e ARC Courtyard &
Cafe from Project. Keep
existing conditions.
4. Revise P
aseo design to
coordinate with adjacent
existing conditions.
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3 4
Sub-Total
Direct Cost
$15,551,574
Sub-Total
Indirect Cost
$2,845,938
Total
Construction Cost
$18,397,512
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Glendale Central Park | City Council | 03.22.22 4 Appendix
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Glendale Central Park | City Council | 03.22.22 5 • Destination for diverse users,
year-round
• Vibrant public amenities &
cultural programs
• Integrated with the busy urban
setting
Landscape Framework
December 5th, 2017 - Approved by City Council
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Glendale Central Park | City Council | 03.22.22 6 Site Analysis
December 2017
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Glendale Central Park | City Council | 03.22.22 7 - TOTAL OPEN SPACE : 76,675 ft2
EXISTING DECEMBER 2017
- TOTAL OPEN SPACE : 48,130 ft2
- MUSEUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT : 28,545 ft2
EXISTING DECEMBER 2017 WITH MUSEUM
AAM
- CENTRAL PARK: 42,910 ft2
- FOREST PARK: 18,874 ft2
- COLORADO PARK: 53,661 ft2
- TOTAL OPEN SPACE : 115,445 ft2
PROPOSED LANDSCAPE DESIGN WITH MUSEUM
CENTRAL PARK
FOREST PARK
COLORADO
PARK
AAM
Open Space Comparison
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Glendale Central Park | City Council | 03.22.22 8 CENTRAL OPEN
SPACE
FOREST PARK
COLORADO GREEN
PROPOSED
ARMENIAN AMERICAN
MUSEUM
ADULT
RECREATION CENTER
LOUISE STREET
BRAND BOULEVARD
HARVARD STREET
COLORADO STREET
CENTRAL
LIBRARY
BLOCK OUTLINE
Site building near street
Program 4th corner
Expand central paseo
Enter garage from Colorado
Create a large forest park
& playground
Keep sycamore Promenade
Locate paseo drop-off
Integrate terrace with
paseo design
Establish secondary paseo
Create central open space
Preserve large existing pine
trees
West of the libray at most
protected corner of the block.
Located at east end of Paseo
to frame Forest Park.
Create new designed drop-off area
to south of the Paseo for access
to surrounding buildings & Central
Park Paseo.
Reprogram under-utilized space to
unify with the new design program
& expand the paseo.
Remove existing shed and extend
park to Southeast corner of the
block. Possible area for additional
program.
Locate parking garage to take
advantage of grading.
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Provide a ~200’ x 200’ square
Central Open Space as the focal
heart of the block that ties together
the various paseos and links the
surrounding public programs. Size
for variety of diverse events &
programming.
Continue the existing Paseo,
originating at Brand Boulevard,
through the entire block.
Maintain a 30’ minimum offset from
ARC terrace & sidewalk for a Paseo
between buildings connecting
Colorado Street to Central Park.
Maintain a row of Sycamores along
sidewalk.
Maintain a 30’ offset from curb to
bring the building closer to Colorado
Street, focusing open space in the
central area.
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Design Principles
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Glendale Central Park | City Council | 03.22.22 9 Community Engagement Summary
Based on the input received at the two community
workshops, the SWA consultant team makes the following
open space recommendations to be considered during the
next phases of the Glendale Central Park Block project.
Most-to-least important
1. The open space concept should provide places
where one can experience all the community,
culture, and activity of city life, as well as places
where one can feel a connection with nature and an
escape from the stressful aspects of
city living.
2. Art and culture should be a priority in the concept.
3. Provide open, flexible green space that can
accommodate events with large numbers of
attendees.
4. Encourage consistent, positive use of the park
through programming that appeals to all types of
people, throughout the day, week and year.
5. Regarding play and active recreation, consider
providing an area that is dedicated to play features
for children, and a flexible open green lawn area that
is multi-functional.
6. Regarding food and eating opportunities, consider
a more flexible, open space that can accommodate
seating/dining on a regular basis, as well as
temporary market-type food offerings.
7. The Central Park Block project should serve the
entire community of Glendale, not just those who
live in close proximity to it.
8. Evaluate potential crime and safety issues, and
police department recommendations.
9. Continue to evaluate parking availability and
demand. Ensure there is adequate accessible
parking within the block to support the library,
recreation center, park, and museum.
10. Look for opportunities to incorporate a multi-purpose water feature, but its inclusion should not be a
priority.
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