REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Chris Slama, Director of Community & Library Services
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Consider Approval of the Community Services Commission Approved Edison Park Reconfiguration Conceptual Plan
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Statement of Issue:
In May 2021, the City began coordinating the public outreach process related to developing a conceptual plan for the reconfiguration of Edison Park. Development of the 2021 conceptual plan included extensive community outreach, and staff and our design firm consultant RJM Design Group. solicited public input in the form of two virtual on-line surveys, an in person community survey meeting, and an in person design charrette conducted at the Edison Community Center. Additional details related to the local community input and conceptual planning process are available on the dedicated Edison Park Conceptual Plan website, available online at:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3467e1031de94d37b78aeb93084c007b
The Community & Library Services Commission (CLSC) is meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, to review and consider approval of a final design concept for Edison Park. The full CSC agenda report, along with the current proposed conceptual plan, are included as Attachment A & B to this report. Pending CLSC determination regarding the design concept, the final recommended design plan as reviewed by the CLSC will be transmitted via supplemental communication and presented for full City Council consideration at our November 16, 2021 meeting.
Financial Impact:
Funding in the amount of $300,000 has been included in the City's FY 21-22 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Edison Community Park design services, which is sufficient to begin the design development process. Additional funds will need to be identified and budgeted as the project proceeds through the design and construction phases.
Recommended Action:
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