HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1988/09/27 Item 06
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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Meeting Date 9/27/88
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution Approving the Agreement with
Consultants, Inc. for landscape architectural services for
development of a master plan for Eucalyptus Park
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Director of Parks and Recreation
City Manager ~
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SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
(4/5ths Vote: Yes
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The Parks and Recreation Department received proposal s from approximately 20
landscape architectural firms in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
the preparation of a master plan for Eucalyptus Park. A three member
selection committee reviewed the proposals and selected three firms to
interview. A separate four member panel interviewed these firms and selected
8SI Consultants, Inc. because of its park design experience, competitive fee,
qualifications of the project team, and services offered.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the resolution approving the
agreement 'Ni th 8SI Consul tants, I nc. for the development of the master pl an
for Eucalyptus Park.
.BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSS ION:
Attached to the resolution is a copy of the proposed agreement with the firm.
This firm will conduct a site analysis, have a topographic survey prepared,
make an inventory of all existing improvements, and prepare concept plans for
the redesign of the park site.
The master plan process will involve the design, redesign or relocation of new
signage, new park fixtures including trash receptacles, tables, benches and
picnic shelters, new landscaping, improvements to the irrigation system,
improved parking areas, new play equipment with expanded play lots, walkways,
security lighting, and ballfield lighting.
In addition, the consultants will study the feasibility of combining a
recreation center with the American Legion; review locations of all park
buildings, including the American Legion, YMCA, and park maintenance buildings
for aesthetics and effectiveness; make recomrnendati ons for erosi on control on
existing slopes; and study the feasibility of overlaying soccer fields on
ball fields, adding additional tennis courts to develop a tennis center and
covering the drainage channel to increase parking area.
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The proposed fee is $30,721, which will fund surveying and field verification,
soil testing, preliminary cost analysis, site analysis/inventory, two
preliminary plans and one final concept plan, two public presentations to the
Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council, one presentation to the
Design Review Committee if needed. Twelve hundred fifty dollars is available
for reimbursable expenses and $3,000 for additional work, if needed, and
approved by the Parks and Recreation Director.
Per Council IS previous request regarding preparation of park master plans, two
alternative concept plans will be prepared, one for a basic park and one for a
top-of-the-1ine park, along with cost estimates.
The analysis and inventory phase will be completed by November 22,1988, and
the desi gn phase is set to be fi ni shed by February 9, 1989. The proposed
master plan will be presented to the Commissions and Council in February and
March 1989.
If the City accepts the master pl an, an amendment to the agreement may be
negotiated with the firm for the development of construction documents and bid
specifications and construction administration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
.are available
ocuments.
Approximately $63,200 of Residential Construction Tax funds
for the development of the master plan and construction
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