City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 22, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-18 Approving the "Design Criteria Documents" for the Community Center Complex Project
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales approving the “Design Criteria Documents” for the Community Center Complex Project.
BACKGROUND
As noted in previous staff reports and as the Council is aware, the Community Center Complex will be constructed on a city-owned parcel on 5th Street just east of Fairview Middle School, and will be comprise of the following elements:
1. A Community Center, with a multi-purpose Community Hall, flexible meeting rooms, restrooms, offices, fitness room and a commercial kitchen.
2. The Gonzales Branch Library relocated from current rental space in the Gonzales Shopping Center.
3. Teen Innovation Center.
4. Exterior areas (amphitheater, outdoor exercise areas, parking, landscaping, and other uses).
5. Pre-Engineered Gymnasium (included in the project as an additive alternate) AGENDA
ITEM
16 As authorized at the July 19, 2021 Council meeting, Group 4 Architecture prepared the Design Criteria document as a subconsultant to Swinerton (Program Management/Construction Management firm). The Design Criteria Documents will be a major portion of the Request for Proposals issued to the shortlisted Design/Build Entity teams. The Design Criteria Documents includes:
• Specific requirements of the various building spaces. • Architectural programming criteria, which promotes architectural design that is complementary to the project scope and site layout.
• Descriptive narratives for key building systems (architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, fire protection, security and specialty systems). Capability of installing a roof-mounted solar photo-voltaic system
• Acoustic requirements between different building spaces • Low voltage requirements for building access control, security, audio/visual and communications • Fire alarm/fire suppression requirements
• Building code analysis, including an evaluation of essential building requirements if the Community Center is desired as an Emergency Shelter
• Parking space requirements, potential configuration, and Electric Vehicle (EV) station • Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Landscape Architectural site criteria • Utilities criteria (Water, sewer, stormwater, PG&E, telephone, and high-speed cable)
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
At the November 15, 2021 Council meeting, staff and the design consultant presented the results of the City’s extensive community engagement efforts between August and October 2021. At the December 6, 2021 Council meeting, staff presented several options for the building configuration and site layout. At that meeting, the Council directed staff to continue developing the Design Criteria Documents based on Alternative A1 which will have the following facilities:
1. Teen Innovation Center comprised of:
a. Teen lounge
b. Innovation lab
c. Study lounge
d. Game room
e. Storage room
f. Outside Teen lounge area in courtyard
2. County library comprised of:
a. Book and other media collections
b. Market place
c. Staff rooms
d. Technology/computers room
e. Group study room
f. Spaces for adults, teens, and children
g. Outside library court
3. Community Center comprised of:
a. Lobby and restrooms
b. Staff offices, mechanical/utilities rooms, and storage rooms c. 3,500 square foot Community Hall
d. Commercial kitchen
e. Two consultation/meeting rooms
f. 900 square foot classroom
g. 275 square foot conference room
h. Two fitness rooms (one with equipment and other is a studio) i. Outside fitness courtyard
j. Roof mounted solar panels at an estimated cost of $1,500,000 (as additive alternate) These three buildings will have a total usable area of 23,300 square feet.
A stand-alone Gymnasium as a pre-engineered building is included in the Design Criteria Documents as an additive alternate.
The estimated costs are:
Description Estimated Cost
A1 Community Center + Teen Innovation Center + Library $34,800,000 B2 Stand-alone Pre-Engineered Gymnasium $8,000,000
Estimated Total Cost = $42,800.000
After Council approval of the Design Criteria and the Design Build Entity (DBE) shortlist, staff will issue the Request for Proposals (RFP) to the top three DBE teams. The City will provide each DBE team with the Design Criteria and performance specification documents for developing competitive design/build proposals. The award of a design/build contract shall be made to the responsible design-build entity whose proposal is deemed by the selection committee to offer the best value to the public.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Constructing a Community Center will provide residents with a facility for a wide variety of public and private functions, recreation programs and other activities, which will enhance the quality of life of Gonzales residents.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Mission.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to insure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for • Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision explanation above.
ALTERNATIVES
Direct staff to adjust the Design Criteria Documents to modify the proposed building spaces and/or uses.
BUDGET IMPACT
The budget impact is addressed in a separate staff report on this meeting agenda.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales approving the “Design Criteria Documents” for the Community Center Complex Project.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2022-18