REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Action on the Park Master Plan and Schematic Design for Warburton Park Playground Rehabilitation Project
Report
COUNCIL PILLARS
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
BACKGROUND
Warburton Park & Pool (Park) is located at 2250 Royal Drive, bounded by Los Padres Boulevard to the west and residential properties to the east and south. The 3.95-acre Park was dedicated to the City in 1954 and contains an open field play area, playground, basketball court, and various park amenities. The pool and restroom building were funded by a 1959 bond measure and dedicated in August 1962. The 2018 Facility Condition Assessment (Kitchell CEM) found the playground and park amenities are in poor condition, while the pool is in fair condition, and the building is in good condition. The City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes plans to rehabilitate the playground and park amenities.
On February 7, 2023, the City Council approved an agreement with O'Dell Engineering, Inc. (RTC #23-1517) for engineering services to develop a park master plan and playground schematic design for Warburton Park, including a consultant-led community input process, site assessment, development of a schematic design, and preparation of cost estimates. The scope of services for community input includes onsite community pop-up meeting(s), online surveys, Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) and Council meetings.
On July 18, 2023, staff initiated the public input phase of the project at the regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission. The Commission received a presentation by O'Dell Engineering, Inc. (Consultant) on the project scope and timeline to develop the schematic design.
The public engagement process included two community outreach (pop-up) sessions: one at the Warburton Park Sunset Cinema event on July 28, and one at the City's Street Danc...
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