Central Park Master Plan
Phase 1
–
Status Update
Joanne Magrini
Director, Parks and Recreation
Presenters
Lief McKay, Managing Partner at RRM Design Group
King Leong, Parks and Recreation Project Manager
Nicholas Tsiorvas, Parks and Recreation Business Manager
Park Location and History
Master Plan Process
Community
Workshops
and
Focus Groups
2014
Development of
Alternative Designs
and
Community Review
2015 2016-2017
Development of
Preferred Design
and
Environmental
Review
Final Master Plan
Adoption
PRC and
City Council
2018
Final Master Plan
• Adopted in 2018
• 4 phases
• Domino effect for
remaining phases
after playground
• Bond Measure
Master Plan
Phases 1 and 2
Phase 1
• Fallen Heroes Memorial
• Playground
• Restroom
• Picnic Area
Phase 2
• Fitzgerald Field Renovations
(fencing and bleachers)
• New Gateways
• Storage Building
• Informational Exhibits
Master Plan
Phases 3 and 4
Phase 3
• Rotary Pavilion Picnic Facility
• Restroom
• Storage Building
• Tennis Courts
• Remove Rec Center Building
• Garage Remodel
Phase 4
• New Plaza (above garage)
• New Rec/Event Building
• New Enclosure near field
Playground Design Phase
Workshop #1 Design
Alternatives
2019 2021
Workshop #2
2021 2021
Develop
Preferred
Design
2022
Final
Design• Virtual
• In the park
• School Pod
• Survey
• In the park
• Survey
Playground Renovation Preferred Design
–
Adventure Village
Approved by Park and Recreation Commission and City Council in September 2021
Playground Current Status
• 100% Construction Documents completed
• Pre-bid qualifications completed
• 100% Construction Documents Cost Estimate completed
• Permit applications in progress
Playground Project Status Update
• Completed 2021
• Final cost $7 million
• Project size 1 acre (43,560 sq ft)
• $161/sq ft
• 4 years escalation = $9.3 million
($214/sq ft)
Cost Escalation Comparison
Magical Bridge Playground in Redwood City
Park In Lieu and Impact Fees
• Municipal code Section 13.05.070 - Park Impact Fee
• Municipal Code Chapter 26.64 - Dedication Of Land For Community Purposes
• Municipal Code Chapter 3.58 - Park And Recreation Land And Facilities Tax
Park In Lieu and Impact Fees
• Balance is $12.2 million
• Unreliable
• Last three years $4.5 million
• Pending projects $7.4 million
Playground Project Funding
• Playground project balance is $9.3 million
• Total project costs estimated at $13.4 million
• Operating and maintenance costs estimated at approximately $350,000 annually
Capital Improvement Project Funding
• $23 million in park improvement and renovation projects estimated for the next 2 years
• Need exceeds capacity of fund
• Future consideration at Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) study session
Timeline for Next Steps
• Spring 2024 - Secure building permit
• Spring/Summer 2024 - Proceed with bidding the complete project as currently designed with options for cost reduction • Summer 2024 - Bring back to City Council for contract award • Summer/ Fall 2024 - Groundbreaking expected