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City Council
April 4, 2023
State Appropriation for Renovation of
the Cesar Chavez Community Center
at Bobby Bonds Park
Office of the City Manager
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2 BACKGROUND
• Constructed as the University
Heights Junior High School in
1928. The school closed in
1972.
• Purchased by the City for the
purposes of a park facility in
1976.
• Listed on the National Register
of Historic Places.
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3 STATE FUNDING APPROPRIATION
• California’s 2022-23 budget
included $25,000,000 to
renovate the César Chávez
Community Center at Bobby
Bonds Park.
• Funding for this renovation
project was strongly supported
by former Assembly Member
Jose Medina, Assembly
Member Sabrina Cervantes,
along with the Riverside Arts
Academy.
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4 The project entails complete renovation of an existing community center:
• New HVAC systems;
• Plumbing, electrical, lighting;
• ADA compliance improvements;
• New restrooms;
• Completely refurnished auditorium with new sound and lighting systems; • New roof;
• Fire suppression and intrusion alarm systems and surveillance cameras; • New communication systems;
• New finishes such as tile, carpeting and exterior and interior painting; and • Site improvements (lighting, parking, walkways and landscaping) to support access and restoration of the building.
THE PROJECT
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5 PROJECT TIMELINE
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION TIMELINE
Hire design consultants to develop construction plans and specifications (3 months)
April 2023- July 2023
Develop construction plans and specifications (12 months) July 2023- July 2024 Obtain City Permit (1 month) July 2024 – August 2024
Bidding Period (2 months) August 2024- September 2024
Award Construction Contract (1 month) October 2024
Issue Construction Notice to Proceed (1 month) November 2024 Construction Phase (14 Months) December 2024 – February 2026 Submit Project Closeout package with final Payment
Request to State
March 1, 2026
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6 THE CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY CENTER
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7 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan Priorities
Cross-Cutting Threads
Community Trust
Equity
Fiscal Responsibility
Innovation
Sustainability &
Resiliency
Goal 2.3. Strengthen neighborhood identities and improve community health and the physical environment through amenities and programs that foster an increased sense of community and enhanced feelings of pride and belonging citywide.
Project ensures that all eligible
persons receive equitable
access to service.
Project is a quality recreational
facilities designated in City’s
Parks Master Plan process.
Project allows the City to utilize a
State budget appropriation to
renovate a recreational facility.
Project allows the City to
capitalize on new and changing
funding sources in partnership
with federal and state programs.
Promotes a sustainable
community and economic
development and projects to
encourage community
engagement and resiliency.
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8 That the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution (Exhibit A) authorizing acceptance of Twenty Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000) from a State budget appropriation to support the substantial renovation of the Cesar Chavez Community Center at Bobby Bonds Park and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all funding documents associated with receipt and usage of this funding appropriation, making minor corrections as necessary;
2. Approve a draft Grant Agreement with the California Natural Resources Agency (Exhibit B) as the administering document for the State budgetary appropriation related to this Project; and
3. By at least five affirmative votes, and upon execution of a Grant Agreement with the State, authorize an increase in revenue the amount of $25,000,000 to Cesar Chavez Center Renovations receivable account 9410200-334300 and a like appropriation to expenditure account 9410200-462050.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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