City of Santa Clara - File #: 21-1073

• File #: 21-1073
• Version: 1
• Type: Consent Calendar
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 10/22/2020
• In control: Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
• On agenda: 1/12/2021
• Title: Action on the Parks & Recreation Commission Recommendation that the Council approve the Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground in Central Park Schematic Design Scopes A, B, C and D and Introduction of an Ordinance Approving the Central Park All-Inclusive Playground Schematic Design in Accordance with City Charter Section 714.1

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/12/2021	1	Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting	Approved	Pass

REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on the Parks & Recreation Commission Recommendation that the Council approve the Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground in Central Park Schematic Design Scopes A, B, C and D and Introduction of an Ordinance Approving the Central Park All-Inclusive Playground Schematic Design in Accordance with City Charter Section 714.1

Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets

BACKGROUND
Since 2013, the City Council has an adopted Council Pillar to "enhance community sports, recreational and arts assets." To achieve this goal, the City's Park & Recreation design standards promote community health, wellness, and inclusion for all ages and abilities, while supporting environmental sustainability and integration of park playgrounds with the natural habitat. In addition, the City of Santa Clara has subscribed to the World Health Organization's "Age Friendly City" initiative.

The Central Park Arbor Center Playground is a small, 1960's era, metal, wood and stone play space that was identified in the Parks & Recreation Facility Condition Assessment (Kitchell, 2018) as in critical condition and in need of replacement.

In 2017, the County of Santa Clara (County) initiated an All-Inclusive Playground Grant (AIPG) Program with successive rounds of competitive funding. On April 3, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-8511 which approved an AIPG application in Round Two and delegated authority to the City Manager to execute County grant documents, to develop a Letter of Intent with Magical Bridge Foundation, and to approve related City budget amendments.

While the County did not fund the City's application in Round Two, additional County funding was made available, and on October 9, 2018, the Council adopted Resolution No. 18-8610 to authorize the City Manager to submit a new grant application that was successful. On March 29, 2019, the City entered into a grant agreement with the County for a ...