Ordinance/Measure R Ordinance for Henry Schmidt Park Page 1 of 3 Rev: 09/2019
ORDINANCE NO. 2068
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE HENRY SCHMIDT PARK
MASTER PLAN UPDATE IN ACCO RDANCE WITH CITY
CHARTER SECTION 714.1
WHEREAS, the Henry Schmidt Park (“Park”), located at 555 Los Padres Blvd. was dedicated as 8.50 acres of parkland (APN 294-05-018) in 1977; WHEREAS, in 2018 the Facility Condition Index Report rated the Park site as “critical’, the building as “poor”, and the playground was given a rating of “D”; WHEREAS, the Park was prioritized for rehabilitation and funding for the Henry Schmidt Park Playground Rehabilitation Project #3195 (“Project”) was approved by Council in the City’s Biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) FY2022/23; WHEREAS, the Park Master Plan Update will include renovation, expansion, relocation, new construction, and preservation of existing park amenities; WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Santa Clara passed Measure R in 2016, which added section 714.1 to the City Charter, which prohibits substantial building, construc tion, reconstruction, or development of parks and recreation facilities except pursuant to ordinance subject to referendum;
WHEREAS, the Park Project improvements constitutes as substantial building, construction, reconstruction and/or development, and is s ubject to Measure R; and, WHEREAS, the City Counc il desires to approve the Park Project improvements by ordinance in accordance with City Charter section 714.1. //
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Ordinance/Measure R Ordinance for Henry Schmidt Park Page 2 of 3 Rev: 09/2019
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves the building, construction, reconstruction and/or development in accordance with the Henry Schmidt Park Master Plan Update and the Playground Schematic Design, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference, and in accordance with City Charter section 714.1.
SECTION 2: Savings clause. The changes provided for in this ordinance shall not affect any offense or act committed or done or any penalty or forfeiture incurred or any right established or accruing before the effective date of this ordinance; nor shall it affect any prosecution, suit or proceeding pending or any judgment rendered prior to the effective date of this ordinance. All fee schedules shall remain in force until superseded by the fee schedules adopted by the City Council.
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SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall not be codified in the Santa Clara City Code.
SECTION 4: Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final adoption; however, prior to its final adoption it shall be published in accordance with the requirements of Section 808 and 812 of "The Charter of the City of Santa Clara, California." PASSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLICATION this grH day of April, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
Attachments incorporated by reference:
Becker, Chahal, Hardy, Jain, Park, and
Watanabe, and Mayor Gillmor
None
None
None
ATTEST: ~~~
~ NORA PIMENTEL, MMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
1. Henry Schmidt Park Master Plan Update
2. Playground Schematic Design
Ordinance/Measure R Ordinance for Henry Schmidt Park
Rev: 09/2019
Henry Schmidt Park – Master Plan Update
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City Council Meeting
Item. RTC #24-1519
Action on the Park Master Plan
and Schematic Design for Henry
Schmidt Park Playground
Rehabilitation Project and
Related Budget Amendments
April 9, 2024
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Purpose of Presentation
• Review Existing Henry Schmidt Master Plan
• Present Summary of Community Input
• Introduce Preferred Playground Schematic Design
• Update Henry Schmidt Park Master Plan
• Recommend Approval of the Updated Henry Schmidt Park Master Plan with the Preferred Playground Schematic Design
Background
• September 2013 – Council Established Goal to
Enhance Community Sports, Recreation and Arts
Assets
• January 2018 – Facility Condition Assessment
Report
• February 2023– Gates + Associates Design Contract
• April 2023 – Project Kick-off
• July 18, 2023 – 1
st PRC Meeting
• July 19 to August 14, 2023 – Online Survey
• August 4 & 11, 2023 – Pop-up Events
• November 21, 2023 – 2 nd PRC Meeting
Henry
Schmidt Park
Everett
Alverez Jr
Park
Westwood
Elementary
School
Pruneridge
Golf Club
Project Objectives and Guidelines
Use research-based best practices in playground design and comply with all current codes. Incorporate principles of inclusive playground design in the individual elements and the overall site plan. Incorporate seven elements of play (balancing, swinging, sliding, climbing, brachiating, spinning, and running/free play
) at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of play. Increase playground capacity while maintaining historical train theme of the existing park. Provide “age-friendly” (multigenerational) spaces.
Integrate nature and habitat (California native, drought resistant plants) into play environments. Provide outreach/education and master planning with residents and community partners. Address safe routes to parks (system connectivity) and American Disability Act (ADA) requirements within the park.
Be sustainable (in materials, construction, life cycle, operations, and maintenance).
Existing Master Plan
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Public Restroom Facility
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(j) Tennis Court
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@ Existing Grassy Berm
Community Input
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What do you enjoy doing when you visit the park?
Top 5 Activities:
• Walk (52%)
• Play on the Playground (46%)
• Picnic at the Park (38%)
• Enjoy Nature (36%)
• Group Gatherings/Celebrations (30%)
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Community Input
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What park areas are important to you for the rehabilitation of the project?
Top 5 Areas:
• Shade (64%)
• Playground –
Renovate and Expand (60%)
• Picnic Areas (48%)
• Seating Areas (47%)
• Lighting (45%)
Community Input
Balancing Play
Which features should be included for the rehabilitation? Top 5 Features:
• Playground Equipment (57%)
• Looped Walking Path (51%)
• Site Furnishings (50%)
• Large Shaded Group Picnic Area (48%)
• Several Smaller Picnic Areas (46%
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Train Theme:
1. Train Depot: 35%
3. Whimsical Train: 34%
2. Woodland Train: 31%
Trai n Depot Theme
Woodland Train Theme
Wh imsical Train Theme
Community Input – 7 Elements of Play
Balancing “c” – 48%
Brachiating “b” – 65%
Climbing “c” – 54%
Balancin2 Play - a Balancin2 Play - b Balancin2 Play - c Brachlating Play • a Brachlating Play - b Brachiating Play • c Climbin2 Play - a Climbin2 Play - b Climbin2 Play - c
Community Input – 7 Elements of Play
Sliding “b” – 63%
Spinning “b” – 62%
Swinging “b” – 40%
Sliding Play · a Slid ing Play · b Sliding Pl ay • c
Spinnine Play• a Spinnine Play. b Spinnine Play • c
Swinging Play • a Swinging Play • b Swing ing Play • c
Community Input – 7 Elements of Play
Sensory Play “b” – 80%
Music Play “b” – 45%
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Music Pl ay - a Music Play - b Music Play - c
Henry Schmidt Park – Master Plan Update
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Playground Schematic Design – Train Depot
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Train Depot Playground: Age 2-5
Balancing Play
Train Cow
Catcher
Train
Console w/
Wheel
Curved Low
Ramp
Climber
Slide
Horizontal
Overhead Ladder
w/ Tree Toppers
Ten Spin
Train Depot Playground: Age 2-5
Balancing Play
Train Cow
Catcher
“Henry Schmidt Park” Depot Station Archway
Train Cow
Catcher
The Danny
Sand TableADA
X-Cavator X-Cavator
Tadpole
Custom
Panning for
Gold Ball
Popper
Multi-user
Arch Swing
Therapeutic
SwingBelt Seat
Swing
Ball Post
Climber
Interactive Train
Spinning Wheel
Tunnel
Train Depot Playground: Age 6-12
Balancing Play
Chameleon II
Spiral Slide
Roller Slide
Cyclo Cone
Plus Climber
Nature
Tree-O
Climber
Babel
Drum
Colossus
Chimes
Custom Water
Tower w/ City Logo
Playground Option 2: Age 6-12
Balancing Play
Custom Water Tower
w/ “City of Santa Clara” & City Seal
Roller Slide Nature Climber
Ladder
Custom Train
Track Climber
Transfer Point
w/ Stump
Train Berm
with Tunnel
Custom Rail
Rocker
Playground Option 2: Elements of Play
Balancing Play
#1 S id·ng
#2 Balancing
#3 Brachiating
#4 Spinning
#5 Climbing
#6 Swinging
#7 Running
Playground Play Value Comparison
Balancing Play
Elements of
Play
Ages 2-5 Ages 6-12 Total Capacity
Quantity Level of Play Proposed Capacity Quantity Level of Play Proposed Capacity Existing Train Depot
Theme Train Depot Theme Existing Train Depot
Theme Existing Train Depot
Theme Train Depot Theme Existing Train Depot
Theme Existing Train Depot
Theme
Balancing 0 2 B / I 0 12 1 1 A 4 12 4 24
Sliding 0 1 B 0 2 1 3 B / A 2 6 2 8
Brachiating 0 1 I / A 0 4 0 1 A 0 12 0 16
Spinning 0 1 B / I 0 10 0 2 B / I 0 23 0 33
Climbing 0 6 B / I / A 0 18 1 7 I / A 8 26 8 44
Swinging 2 5 B / I 2 8 0 4 B / I 0 7 2 15
Running/
Free Play 3 2 N/A 12 20 1 1 N/A 12 17 24 37
Total: 5 18 14 74 4 19 20 103 34
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Level of Play: B = Beginning I = Intermediate A = Advanced Project Funding
Current Increase/
(Decrease) Revised
Parks and Recreation Capital Fund
Fund Balance
Mitigation Fee Act $21,859,302 ($275,000) $21,584,302
Expenditures
Henry Schmidt
Playground Rehabilitation $235,000 $275,000 $510,000
Budget Amendment FY 2023/24
* Construction remains unfunded
Next Steps/Recommendations
1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures); Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land); and Section 15304 (Replacement of Existing Landscaping with Water Efficient Landscaping) of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations;
2. Recommend that Council approve the updated Henry Schmidt Park master plan with preferred playground schematic design; Next Steps/Recommendations
3. Approve the FY 2023/24 budget amendment in the Parks & Recreation Capital Fund to increase the Henry Schmidt Playground rehabilitation project appropriation by $275,000 and decrease the Mitigation Fee Act fund balance by the same amount (five affirmative Council votes required for the use of unused balances); and
4. W
aive first reading and introduce an ordinance authorizing the substantial building, construction, reconstruction and development of Henry Schmidt Park in accordance with the Henry Schmidt Park master plan.