REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Adoption of Ordinance No. 2002 Approving the Montague Park Schematic Design Update and Playground Schematic Design Option 2 in Accordance with City Charter Section 714.1
Report
BACKGROUND
On February 19, 2019, the Park & Recreation Commission reviewed and recommended Council approval of the proposed Montague Park Schematic Design Update (Plan) (Attachment 1). The Plan addresses all of the Project design principles:
* use research based principles for play and inclusionary/universal design;
* include the seven elements of play that will accommodate additional community use;
* retain Montague Park's history and integrate the proposed design elements with existing park features, trees and vegetation;
* consider asset lifecycle maintenance costs;
* support safe routes to Parks & Schools;
* support the City's sustainability and age-friendly goals;
* the community preference for a "nature" themed playground that is appropriate for ages 6-12 and 2-5, and provides required fall heights and safety zones, within site topography/constraints; and,
* comply with applicable grant guidelines to potentially qualify for playground equipment grant funds.
On March 19, 2019, the Commission had additional review and discussion of the revised playground designs and recommended approval of the preferred Montague Park Playground Schematic Design Option 2 by Landscape Structures (Attachment 2) which provides: (a) for ages 2-5, six elements of play (8 beginner level, 4 intermediate level, 2 advanced level; seven which are inclusive) that will serve a capacity of 60 children; and, (b) for ages 6-12, seven elements of play (4 beginner level, 6 intermediate level, 4 advanced level; of which 3 are inclusive), to serve a capacity of 75 children. The total playground capacity will be 135 children.
At the June 25, 2019 Council meeting, proposed Ordinance No. 2002 was introduced and passed for the purpose of publication. Pursuant to City Charter Se...
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