REPORT TO COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Presentation of the Initial Schematic Design of the Central Park Entrance, Accessibility, and Parking Improvements Project and Initiate Public Input Process
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara's Central Park (Park) was constructed in the 1960's. In October 2019, the Parks & Recreation Commission recommended approval of the Central Park Master Plan (Master Plan) which includes a series of major park improvements to address aging infrastructures and other community park needs identified through community input and facility condition assessments. One of the capital improvement projects identified in the Master Plan is the Central Park Entrance, Access, and Parking Improvements Project (Project). The Project consists of installation of a new accessible entrance to Central Park at the intersection of Kaiser Drive and Kiely Boulevard, adjacent to the Magical Bridge All Inclusive Playground (currently in design phase). The new entrance includes improved landscaping, a new traffic signal, expanded parking area, and an accessible drop off area and paths connecting to the Community Recreation Center, the playground and other areas of the Park while preserving the Veterans' Memorial, adjacent event space and grass meadow.
The Project design will be completed in two phases. On August 24, 2021, City Council approved an Agreement with NUVIS Landscape Architecture to complete the first phase of the Project, which includes the following scope of work: complete site assessment,, arborist report, ADA evaluation, community outreach; preparation of a schematic design for the proposed improvements; and, assistance with presenting the proposed plans to the community, Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council. The scope of work for the second design phase of the Project will depend on the results o...
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