052825 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA PACKET

Page 2 of 3 September 3, 2024, the City Council awarded a construction contract for the improvements. Construction began on October 1, 2024. DISCUSSION The contractor has worked with the city to minimize unforeseen construction costs and has also been able to install additional items not included in the contract award, including electrical accommodations for holiday and event lighting along the new trail in Lions Wayside Park, dedicated lighting controls for the flagpole lighting, and replacement of previously damaged sidewalk on Neal Street. Change orders totaling $208,850, including the above items, Delucchi Park improvements, and the SWPPP, have been approved. The Lions Wayside Park improvements are nearing completion with the turf installed in mid- April, the bandstand installation started in late April, and the Delucchi Park improvements expected to take place in May/June. Staff and the contractor believe that the remaining minor construction changes, including a brick fascia for the existing Chan Henderson Bandstand, could be combined and completed with the improvements proposed in the conceptual plan (lawn conversion at the Firehouse Arts Center, trail through the 4363 First Street property, 24- stall parking lot and parking lot connection and associated landscape and hardscape improvements) utilizing the remaining construction contingency if the City Council approves the use of the remaining fund balance of $72,860. Staff is requesting that the commission review and comment on the design prior to presentation of the improvements to City Council for approval. The proposed schedule for the project remains the same with construction of Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks anticipated to be complete by July 4, 2025. However, the lawn conversion, trail, and parking lot and parking connection at 4363 First Street are expected to be completed later in the summer. EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY Approval of this action advances the Climate Action Plan (CAP 2.0) in Transportation and Land Use by promoting an effective alternative transportation system with walking and bicycling and providing greater park accessibility for all users. OUTREACH During the outreach for the master plan update, the feedback received from the public regarding the use of the 4363 First Street property was to provide a balance of parking and recreation. The proposed improvements include additional parking, a trail, and landscaping to provide that balance. The trail, parking lot, and landscape will provide a finished look for the park project while still providing an opportunity for future improvements to fully address public outreach priorities once funding is available. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this action advances the Citywide ONE Pleasanton strategic plan goal of Investing in Our Environment, Strategy 1 – Implement the four-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to complete design and construction of budgeted capital projects, and Strategy 7 – Continue to invest in parks, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure, and public art to improve traffic safety, promote climate resilience, and increase equitable access to cultural and recreational opportunities. Page 25 of 29