City Council and Authorities Concurrent
September 27, 2022

Consideration of the
Proposed Schematic
Design of Central Park
Entrance, Accessibility &
Parking Improvements
Project
September 27, 2022
Central Park Master Plan
– Provides a “phased approach” to address end
of life and deteriorated infrastructure
replacement
– 14 identified/prioritized facility renovation/
expansion projects over a 20-year time frame
– Implement based on funding availability
• Developed 2017-2019
– Included community workshops & input
– August 2018 Council approved Design Principles
– October 19, 2019 Parks & Recreation Commission Review – November 19, 2019 PRC recommended approval
2 Central Park Master Plan
Projects - Years 1-5
3  Arbor Center and Magical Bridge All-Inclusive
Playground
- CIP 3183 (FY2016/17)
- $5.5M funded, various sources
 Entrance at Kaiser/Kiely Blvd. with accessibility
& sustainability improvements
- CIP 3133 (FY2018/19)
- $2,518,448 funded, MFA in-lieu fees
• Creek Trail Improvements
- CIP 3191 (unfunded)
• Pavilion Parking Lot Renovation
- TBD (unfunded)
CIP 3133 - Central Park Entrance,
Accessibility & Parking Improvements Project
Design Contract
• August 24, 2021 – NUVIS Landscape Architecture
Public Input
• April 19, 2022 Input from Parks and Recreation Commission • May 5 thru May 18, 2022 Online Survey, hosted on City website • May 17, 2022 On-site Meeting with Veterans Committee
• May 17, 2022 On-site Meeting with Members of the Public • June 21, 2022 Refined and updated Schematic Plan based on community input presented to Parks & Recreation Commission
• September 27, 2022 Council Consideration
4 5
Central Park Entrance,
Accessibility & Parking Improvements Project
• Adheres to Central Park Master Plan Principles
• Provides signalized entry on Kiely Blvd. aligned
with Kaiser Dr.
• Provides Accessible drop-off area for Magical
Bridge Playground and Veterans Memorial
• 26 additional parking stalls, including 2 ADA
• 6 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
• Connection to existing CRC parking
• New ADA walkways for enhanced circulation
• Significantly improve vehicular drop off, and safe
pedestrian, ADA, bicycle and bus stop access
• Recycled water for irrigation 1 acre meadow
Community Survey Results
May 5 thru May 18, 2022
409 Attendees, 287 completed responses
Survey results indicate:
• 81% - Plan provides inclusive & safe access to the Veterans Memorial • 79% - Plan provides inclusive & safe access to the Magical Bridge Playground • 74% - New traffic signal and alignments improve safe access • 66% - Plan provides adequate trees and shading
• 39% - Favor Electric Vehicle charging stations
6 How Respondents access Central Park
• 59% - Drive
• 26% - Walk
• 11.2% - Bike/Roll; 2.1% - Public Transit; 1.1% - Rideshare Project Schedule (estimated)
April 2022 - Parks & Recreation Presentation
April-May 2022- Public Outreach and Community Input
May 2022 –Update Schematic Plan
• Parks & Recreation Review and Recommendation - May 2022 • Council Review & Approval of Schematic Design – June 2022 • Construction Plans, Specifications, & Cost Opinion – Summer 2023 • Bid & Award – Summer 2023
• Project Construction Begins – Winter 2023
• Project Completion – Summer 2023
7 Project Funding
• Total CIP Project Budget: $2.5 Million
• Budget Includes Design, Engineering, Construction & Contingency 8 Commission Consideration
• Commission Questions & Comments
• Commission Review
- Refer to Schematic Design
• Public Comment
• Recommendation: Recommend that Council approve the proposed Schematic Design for the Central Park Entrance, Accessibility, and Parking Improvements Project and Ordinance subject to the provisions of Measure R. 9 10
Draft Schematic Design
for Consideration
Parks &
Recreation
Commission
Consideration of the
Proposed Schematic
Design of Central Park
Entrance
June 21, 2022