REPORT TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Initiate Public Input on the 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 in 1954 and contains an open 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 that the playground and amenities are in poor condition and the building is in good condition. However, since then, the pool infrastructure, heating and mechanical systems have required extensive repairs, are in fair condition and will require further needs assessment. Currently, the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes plans to rehabilitate the playground and park amenities.
The Warburton Park Playground Rehabilitation Project (Project) will be completed in two phases. Phase I services include a consultant-led community input process, development of a schematic design, and preparation of cost estimates. It includes onsite community pop-up meeting(s), online surveys, Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) and Council meetings. Phase II services include the consultant producing Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimate (PS&E), preparing bid documents, assisting with pre-bid/pre-construction, obtaining permits and construction/post-construction activities. Phase II is contingent upon the Council's approval to proceed after completion of Phase I services. In addition to the services described in this report for Phase I and Phase II, O'Dell Engineering, Inc. will assess the feasibility of converting the existing pool...
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