ITEM 4. 22
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT
AUGUST 10, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: ACCEPT RIVER ISLANDS STEAM ACADEMY
COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS FROM RIVER
ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT, LLC, LOCATED WITHIN THE
TOWN CENTER DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution to Accept River Islands Steam Academy Community Park Improvements from River
Islands Development, LLC, Located within the Town
Center District of River Islands
SUMMARY:
River Islands Development, LLC ( River Islands) has completed construction of the Steam Academy Community Park ( C3 Park) located within the Town Center District of River Islands. A vicinity map of the improvements is included as Attachment " B".
Staff has inspected the improvements and the City Engineer has deemed them complete and in accordance with the approved plans and City specifications. The approximate value of the improvements proposed for acceptance is $ 1, 778, 959. 57, as shown in the GASB 34 Report included in Attachment" C".
River Islands has provided a one- year warranty bond and unconditional lien releases for the completed improvements proposed for acceptance. Staff recommends that City Council accept the completed public improvements for the Steam Academy Community Park.
BACKGROUND:
On March 27, 2007, City Council approved Vesting Tentative Map ( VTM) 3694, which was amended with updated Conditions of Approval ( COA) on June 1, 2015. On March 20, 2024, the City of Lathrop Planning Commission approved the Neighborhood Development Plan for the Town Center District within Phase 1 of River Islands. On September 30, 2013, City Council approved Tract 3704 Final Map ( Tract 3704) within the Town Center District for Multi - Family and Commercial lots. The final map dedicated the C3 Park parcel to the City of Lathrop as required by the Quimby Act.
The C3 Park is within the geographic boundary of VTM 3694, Tract 3704, and Phase 1 of River Islands.
Construction of the Steam Academy Community Park is complete. All improvements have been inspected by staff and deemed complete and in accordance with the approved plans and City specifications by the City Engineer. The approximate value of the improvements proposed for acceptance is $ 1, 778, 959. 57as shown in the GASB 34 Report.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 2
AUGUST 10, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ACCEPT STEAM ACADEMY COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS WITH
CONDITIONS FROM RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT, LLC, LOCATED WITHIN
THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
River Islands has provided a one- year warranty bond in the amount of $ 177, 896. 00 3002149) to cover any repairs or replacements due to defective materials or workmanship for one year beginning with this acceptance. River Islands has also submitted unconditional lien releases for the completed improvements.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has inspected the improvements listed in the GASB 34 Report and confirmed they have been completed in accordance with City specifications and approved plans.
Staff recommends that City Council accept the completed public improvements listed in the GASB 34 Report. River Islands has submitted unconditional lien releases for the completed improvements and a one- year warranty bond for the improvements proposed for acceptance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
River Islands Public Financing Authority ( RIPFA) will maintain the park at no additional cost to the City pursuant to the existing Maintenance Agreement with the City. The warranty bond, which is active for one year from the date of this acceptance, covers any repairs or replacements due to defective materials or workmanship for any of the improvements that become necessary during this period. The City' s Service Maintenance CFD 2013- 1has been established to fund the maintenance and operating costs of the adjacent streets.
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT PAGE 3
AUGUST 10, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ACCEPT STEAM ACADEMY COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS WITH
CONDITIONS FROM RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT, LLC, LOCATED WITHIN
THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution to Accept Steam Academy Community Park Improvements with Conditions from River Islands Development, LLC, Located within the Town Center District of River Islands
B. Vicinity Map
C. GASB 34 Report - River Islands Steam Academy Community Park CITY MANAGER' SREPORT PAGE 4
AUGUST 10, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ACCEPT STEAM ACADEMY COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS FROM
RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT, LLC, LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN
CENTER DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
APPROVALS:
Deanna Martinez Date
Junior Engineer
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Brad jfiaylor Date
Public Works Director / City Engineer
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Thomas Hedegard
Deputy City Manager
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Michael King Date
Assistant Ci y Manager
Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
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Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO ACCEPT
RIVER ISLANDS STEAM ACADEMY COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS FROM
RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT, LLC, LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN CENTER
DISTRICT OF RIVER ISLANDS
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2007, the City of Lathrop City Council approved Vesting Tentative Map ( VTM) 3694, which was amended with updated Conditions of Approval ( COA) on June 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2024, the City of Lathrop Planning Commission approved the Neighborhood Development Plan for the Town Center District within Phase 1 of River Islands Development, LLC ( River Islands); and WHEREAS, on September 30, 2013, City Council approved Tract 3704 Final Map ( Tract 3704) within the Town Center District for Multi - Family and Commercial lots, which also dedicated the Steam Academy Community Park ( C3 Park) parcel to the City of Lathrop in accordance with the Quimby Act; and WHEREAS, River Islands has completed construction of the C3 Park located within the Town Center District of River Islands in accordance with the approved plans and City specifications; and
WHEREAS, the park improvements have been inspected by staff and deemed complete and in accordance with the approved plans and City specifications by the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the approximate value of the improvements proposed to be accepted is $ 1, 778, 959. 57, as shown in the GASB 34 Report included as Attachment C" in the City Manager' s Report that accompanied this Resolution; and WHEREAS, River Islands has submitted unconditional lien releases and as - built drawings for the completed improvements; and
WHEREAS, River Islands has provided a one- year warranty bond ( No. 3002149) in the amount of $ 177, 896. 00to cover replacement and/ or repair of the improvements as a result of defective materials, equipment, or defective workmanship for a period of one year from the date of acceptance; and WHEREAS, River Islands Public Financing Authority ( RIPFA) will maintain the park at no additional cost to the City pursuant to the existing Maintenance Agreement with the City, and the City' s Service Maintenance CFD 2013- 1 has been established to fund the maintenance and operating costs of the adjacent streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby accept the Steam Academy Community Park Improvements located within the Town Center District of River Islands.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lathrop this 10th day of August 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT
PROJECT SITE
STEAM ACADEMY
ACADEMY DRIVE
ACADEMY COMMUNITY PARK
VICINITY MAP
JULY 2026
ATTACHMENT
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ENGINEERING
River Islands - Community Park 3
AS- BUILTS
N UNIT QUANT. UNIT COST
GASB- 34
Lathrop, CA
7/ 10/ 226
AMOUNT
A. Site Preparation and utilities
1 Demolition / Clear and Grub SF 32, 700 0. 72 23, 544. 00 2 Erosion Control EA 32, 700 0. 18 5, 886. 00
3 Site Grading ( Rough/ Fine) EA 32, 700 0. 95 31, 065.0 4 Storm Drain Inlet LF 10 1, 745. 00 17, 450. 0
5 8" Storm Drain Line LF 70 40. 00 2, 800. 0
6 6" Storm Drain Line LF 419 38. 00 15, 922. 00
7 Domestic Water Meter / Backflow LS 1 3, 500. 0 3, 500. 0 8 Domestic water to DF LF 130 35. 00 4, 550. 0
9 Domestic Water Line meter to bldg LF 138 35. 00 4, 830. 0 10 Sanitary Sewer Line connection to main in street LS 1 8, 000. 8, 000. 11 Sanitary Sewer Line Extension down Marina into Street LF 160 45. 00 7, 200. 0 12 Sanitary Sewer Line to bldg with cleanout LF 145 45. 00 6, 525. 00 13 Building Pad preparation - subbase SF 560 5. 00 2, 800. 0 SUB -TOTAL 134, 072.0
B. Flatwork / Surfacing / Walls
1 Natural standard color 6" Conc. Flatwork SF 4, 654 13. 50 62, 829. 00 2 Colored 6" Conc. Flatwork SF 10, 269 16. 00 164, 304. 00 3 City Sidewalk Replacement SF 128 13. 50 1, 728. 00
4 City Street Replacement SF 144 10. 00 1, 440. 0
5 Curb/ Gutter Replacement LF 10 65. 00 650. 00
6 Deepened Concrete Edge at playground SF 195 42. 60 8, 307. 00 7 PIP Safety Surfacing with base -installed SF 2, 830 25. 50 72, 165. 00 8 Synthetic turf - with install and tax SF 3, 840 15. 00 57, 600. 0 9 Synthetic turf - concrete sub slab SF 3, 840 10. 00 38, 400. 0 10 12" Concrete Mow Curb LF 470 40. 53 19, 049. 10
11 Ornamental Metal Fence -48" ht LF 400 60. 00 24, 000. 12 Pilaster with Light EA 8 2, 500. 0 20, 000.
13 Pilaster without light EA 8 2, 000. 16, 000.
SUB - TOTAL 486,72. 10
C. Furnishings / Equipment / Structures
1 Benches EA 5 1, 335. 00 6,75. 00
2 Trash Receptacles EA 3 975. 00 2, 925. 00
3 Recycling Receptacles EA 3 975. 00 2, 925. 00
4 Picnic Table - ( Accessible) EA 2 837. 00 1, 674. 00
5 Picnic Table - ( Standard) EA 6 837. 00 5, 022.0
6 Bike Racks EA 3 350. 00 1, 050.
7 Drinking Fountain w/ Dog Bowl EA 1 5,00. 0 5,00. 0
8 Restroom LS 1 492, 200. 0 492, 200. 0
9 Shade Sails LS 1 44, 208. 30 44, 208. 30
10 City of Lathrop Park Rules Sign EA 1 500. 00 500. 00 11 Park Entry Sign EA 1 15, 800. 0 15, 800. 0
SUB - TOTAL 578, 479. 30
D. Playground Equipment
1 Playground Equipment LS 1 153, 554. 00 153, 554. 00
2 Installation LS 1 53, 743. 00 53, 743. 00
SUB -TOTAL 207,97. 00
E. Lighting
11 Electrical Pedestal I EA I 1 1 $ 13, 000. 1 $ 13, 000. 2 Park Sign Light EA 2 4, 000. 8, 000.
3 Park Sign Lighting Conduit & Wire LS 2 3, 000. 6, 000. 4 Park Path Light EA 6 6, 850. 0 41, 100. 0
5 Park Path Lighting Conduit & Wire LS 1 12, 000. 12, 000. 6 Pedestal Light Conduit & Wire LS 1 15, 000. 15, 000.
7 Restroom Conduit & Wire LS 1 12, 800. 0 12, 800. 0
SUB -TOTAL 107, 900. 0
F. Planting
1 Soil Conditioning & Amendments SF 17,60 0. 47 8, 065. 20 2 Drill Seed Lawn SF 10, 432 0.9 938. 88
3 1 Gallon Shrubs EA 730 12.3 8,54. 90
5 5 Gallon Tree Roses EA 14 80. 00 1,20. 0
6 15 Gallon Trees EA 33 90. 00 2, 970. 0
7 Bark SF 6, 728 0. 52 3, 498. 56
8 Root Barrier LF 512 9. 33 4, 776. 9
SUB -TOTAL 30, 224. 50
G. Irrigation Controls & Distribution
1 Irrigation System SF 17,60 1. 55 26, 598. 00
SUB - TOTAL 26, 598. 00
H. Miscellaneous
1 Maintenance ( 60 Day) SF 17,60 0. 17 2, 917. 20
2 Mobilization/ De- mobilization (NTE - 5%) LS 1 68, 333. 16 68, 333. 16 3 Bondinc LS 1 136, 66. 31 136, 66. 31
SUB -TOTAL 207, 916. 67
Items not included as a part of this estimate:
A. Permits
B. Utility Fees
C. City fees, bond fees
D. Engineering/ design fees
E. Soils engineering cost
Construction Total
F. Landscaping Fees
G. Joint trench
H. Easement acquisitions
I. Power Pole Relocation
J.
1, 778, 959. 57
NOTES:
1. This project is a lump sum contract and bids shall reflect qty and dollar cost associated to complete the project as shown in the approved plan set. Quantities are provided for reference and contractor shall ultimately be responsible for qty( s) they feel are necessary to install the project as shown on the approved plans. Contractor shall provide bid costs associated with each line item.
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