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Review and Recommend Park and Recreation Facilities Project Priorities.
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To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Recreation and Park Commission
From: Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Parks Director
Re: Review and Recommend Park and Recreation Facilities Project Priorities
BACKGROUND
On October 15, 2019, City Council heard a referral to "Establish an implementation plan to create a shoreline ecological park on the west side of Seaplane Lagoon at Alameda Point, commonly known as De-Pave Park." Council provided direction to staff to conduct a process with the Recreation and Parks Commission to make a recommendation to Council on the existing and upcoming park projects and a prioritization of those projects.
DISCUSSION
There are several park and recreation facility projects currently in various stages of development as well as many future park opportunities. Exhibit 1 provides a map that indicates which City park projects are in construction or some stage of design development as well as future parks that have been identified and parks being built by developers that will be the responsibility of ARPD to operate and maintain when open.
Exhibit 2 provides details on all of these projects with the project status, the staff responsible for the project, estimated timelines, funding and any previous direction provided by City Council and/or the Recreation and Parks Commission.
Staffing for park project development and construction includes the Recreation and Parks Director (Director), Parks Manager (Manager) and Public Works Project Manager (PM). The Director is responsible for the overall project management from start to finish including identifying and managing funding sources, master plan process, detailed design and high level construction oversight. The Manager consults on park designs and handles daily field coordination during construction including problem solving with the PM, contractor and architect. The PM coordinates directly with the co...
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