REPORT TO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SUBJECT
Title
Presentation on the City Plaza Park Gazebo Enhancement Project
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
In 2018, the City received initial public input on opportunities to improve the gazebo as part of the Project for Public Spaces (PPS) placemaking workshops. In response to the PPS recommendations, the City developed a project scope and allocated funding to improve the gazebo and its connection with the Mission Branch Library, while providing an additional activity space and meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements.
The City Plaza Park Gazebo Enhancement Project (853 Lexington Street) will:
• Strengthen the connection and access between the Mission Branch Library and the gazebo;
• Provide additional space for outdoor recreation classes & activities; and,
• Refresh the appearance of gazebo.
Project funding in the total amount of $200,000 is available through the City’s approved Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget. The City is seeking community input on the two options developed by the landscape architect.
DISCUSSION
The Parks & Recreation Department has asked for public feedback on two proposed options for the City Plaza Gazebo Enhancement Project. Staff will discuss the scope of these two options and inform the Board of Library Trustees about the public survey currently available. Once the department has compiled the public feedback and developed a preferred option, staff will return to the Board of Library Trustees for their final input. That input would then be included with public comment and forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their consideration and final recommendation to Council.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
This item is for information only; no action required at this time.
Staff
Reviewed by: Justin Wasterlain, Management Analyst
Reviewed by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by: Cynthia Bojorquez, Assistant City Manager/Acting City Librarian