City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 18, 2025
From: Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Submitted by: Lissette Melendez, Project Engineer
Subject
City Hall Plaza Design
Recommendation
Receive presentation and provide feedback on the City Hall Plaza design presented by Architerra Design Group.
Background
The City of Vernon hosts multiple community events throughout the year in the area in front of City Hall. As events have gained in popularity, attendance has reached as many as 600 people.
Given the increased community participation in such events, the existing space configuration and landscaping could be improved upon to better accommodate large public gatherings.
To that end, following a Request for Proposals process, on February 20, 2024, the City Council awarded a Services Agreement to Architerra Design Group (Architerra) to design, produce preliminary plans, cost estimates and present a final conceptual design that addresses all of the City requirements for a welcoming, aesthetically pleasing, and functional Civic Plaza.
Architerra worked with a committee of City staff to develop a design that incorporates hardscape with low maintenance climate-appropriate landscape, an outdoor congregation area with a stage, lighting and sound systems to better accommodate community events and enhance the appearance of City Hall. A member of Architerra’s design team will present the final design at the March 18, 2025 Council Meeting.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Presentation - City Hall Plaza Improvements