BUSH AVE POCKET PARK &
NEIGHBORHOOD CHAMPIONS PROGRAM
(REVISED)
Itzel Gomez, Environmental Program Analyst
Public Works Department
November 6, 2023
Old Town Beautification Project
1. Bush Ave Pocket Park
2. Old Town Beautification Outreach
• San Pablo Shines-San Pablo Brilla Outreach Campaign
• San Pablo Neighborhood Champions Pilot Program
San Pablo Neighborhood Champions
Pilot Program
Objectives
• Reduce Illegal Dumping: Combat the excessive illegal dumping in our San Pablo neighborhoods by raising awareness and implementing proactive measures. • Increase Awareness of City Programs: Inform residents about the existing free waste disposal programs and resources available in San Pablo. • Foster Civic Pride: Cultivate a sense of pride among residents, inspiring them to actively participate in maintaining a litter-free and vibrant city.
Overview
• 12-month Pilot Program
• Staff will select 2-3 San Pablo residents
• Participants will receive a $2,000 stipend
Program Eligibility
• Must reside in the Old Town
Neighborhood
• Must be 16 years or older
• Must demonstrate a strong
desire for positive community
engagement and education
Neighborhood Champion Responsibilities
• Active participation and communication throughout the 12-month program
• Attend 1-2 trainings hosted by City staff to learn:
• about the City’s free waste disposal programs
• how to perform an On-Land Visual Trash Assessment
• how to use ReachSanPablo app to report illegal dumping • how to properly dispose of waste using a 3-bin system • Minimum of 12 social media posts or other wider
outreach effort
• Host 3 litter cleanup events in San Pablo
• City to provide supplies and staff support
• Complete a minimum of 4 OVTAs
Pilot Program Timeline
• October 2023: Applications Open
• November 2023: Applications Close, Rolling Interviews • December 2023: Final Selections, Program Kickoff
• January 2024: Training Sessions
• May 2023: Midpoint Check-In
• December 2024-Program Ends, Final Surveys
Bush Ave Pocket Park Project
Site Overview
Location: 1701 Bush Ave.
• This site is a 0.13-acre vacant lot that was
previously a single-family home
• The vacant lot has been a magnet for
litter and illegal dumping and general
blight
• The City of San Pablo purchased the
vacant lot in 2019 with the intention of
transforming it into a neighborhood
pocket park
100% Design-Park Layout
Key Park Features:
• ADA-accessible path
• Play Structure
• Swings*
• Fitness Station*
• Cube Seating*
• Water Fountain (with
bottle refill and pet
fountain)*
• Bike Racks
• Shade Sails
• Trash Receptacles
• Park Sign
*Community requested
17th St
Bush Ave
Play Equipment
Color Palette:
Limon Tangerine Silver
Water FountainFitness Station
Bike Racks
Other Equipment
Shade Structure
Color Palette:
Laguna Blue Tele-Gray
Solar Lighting
Note: no electrical on-site
Concrete Cube Seating
Orange LeafSunburst
Community Outreach Meeting May 2023:
Community members voted for
single-person cube seating
Color Palette:
Landscaping-Trees
Interior Live Oak*
Western Red Bud* Smoke Tree
Chinese PasticheCrape Myrtle
*Native Species
Landscaping-Shrubs
Deer Grass* Goldrush Lantana De La Mina Lilac Verbena* Kangaroo Paw Eve Case Coffeeberry* Tufted Hair Grass* Bee’s Bliss Sage* *Native Species
Park Layout & Landscaping Plan
Park
Entrance
Park
Entrance
17th St
Bush Ave
EXISTING PG&E LIGHT POLE
EXISTING PG&E LIGHT POLE
EXISTING PG&E LIGHT POLE
Neighboring MUD
Neighboring Single-Family Home- Solar Lighting
Project Expenditure
Project Element Cost
Design $99,000
Project Management $123,149
Site Prep $155,234
Concrete and Walkway Pavement $91,575
Landscape Elements $67,897
Play Structures $122,200
Site Amenities Equipment $217,400
Construction Contingency $98,146
TOTAL $974,601
Bush Park Funding Sources
Source Amount
Caltrans Clean California Local Grant
Program
$327,000
California State Parks Per Capita Grant
Program
$196,899
EBMUD Rental Revenues $29,194
Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment
District (SLAD)
$32,500
CIP GF Transfer $400,000
TOTAL $985,593
Pocket Park Project Timeline
October 2023 December 2023 January-April 2024 June 2024 Project Wrap UpAward Bid • Construction Phase
• Decide Park Name
• 100% PS&E
• Bid
Facility Naming Policy Procedures (2017)
Purpose:
The City Council establish a formal process and criteria for the consideration of requests by business owners, organizations, property owners or residents for the naming of City Facilities and for acceptance of donations.
Policy Statement:
The City Council provide a process and procedure for the formal consideration of the following:
I. Naming & Renaming of City facilities, and;
II. Naming Criteria for all City facilities, and;
III. Donations and Sponsorships, and;
IV. Special Events/Promotions
The Community Services Standing Committee is designated as the entity that reviews/recommends these types of formal requests to the City Council.
The City Council is designated as the entity as having final action and approval on all such requests for facility naming/renaming and acceptance of donations.
Facility Naming Policy Procedures - History
October 4, 1999:
The San Pablo City Council adopted Resolution No. 1999-115 adopting names for facilities located within the San Pablo Community Resource Center and Adopting a formal policy for “Naming and Memorializing Public Facilities.” February 4, 2013:
The San Pablo City Council adopted Resolution No. 2013-023 repealing the previously adopted Resolution 199-115 and naming the Baseball Field at Davis Park in memorial to Robert Foreman, longtime President of the San Pablo Baseball Association. The City Council also included a directive to City staff to develop a new Facility Naming Policy.
June 5, 2017: Ad-Hoc SubCommittee Established:
Two (2) private donations from an individual and local community organization were placed on-hold until a new policy was adopted with specific criteria and guidelines. A City Council Ad-Hoc SubCommittee was established by City Council Resolution No. 2017-109 with former Vice Mayor Calloway and former Councilmember Morris formally assigned and affirmed by said Resolution pursuant to San Pablo Municipal Code Section 2.16.070 to work with City staff to draft/develop a formal City Council on Facility Naming and Acceptance of Donations for all City facilities.
September 18, 2017: New Facility Naming Policy Adopted City Council adopts New Facility Naming Policy per City Council Resolution #2017-188.
Facility Naming Policy Procedures – Issue of Concern
Project #1: Bush Avenue Neighborhood Pocket Park (Note: CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUE)** (Location: Intersection of Bush Avenue and 17th Street) Policy Procedure (Section I & II): (CURRENT POLICY LANGUAGE) (1) Create a “Facility Naming List” of appropriate names solicited by public or other sources; and (2) **All names are screened by the CSSC, and then at least three (3) names are presented to the City Council as a recommendation; and
(3) The City Council approves a name for new City facility by majority vote (via Resolution)
CITY STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Authorize City staff to proceed with 100% final design, implementation of Neighborhood Champions Program, and commence the “Facility Naming List” policy process for Bush Avenue Pocket Park Project per Section I & II of the adopted City Council policy, and present directly for a future City Council formal review.**
(**Note: Community Services Standing Committee will NOT be consulted on facility naming process due to conflict of interest issue)
2. Priorities to be considered in naming of all City facilities, including parks and recreation facilities include in order of importance, the following policy criteria, as follows:
I. Historic Names
I. Places and Feature Names
II. Individuals, Groups or Organizations
QUESTIONS?