TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Lea Kolek, Parks and Community Service Manager
PREPARED BY: Roseann Otis, Office Assistant II - Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT:
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Parks, Projects, and Maintenance Report
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RECOMMENDATION
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Receive and file.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
None.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
Special Projects, Construction, and Capital Improvement Plan Update
Library Expansion:
• Construction Design Package submitted for plan check on schedule on 1/30/25
• Pre-bid Council presentation planned for 3/18/25
• Anticipate bid package to be published by early May
• Goal is to break ground on construction by July/August 2025
Town Square Parking Lot & Monument:
• Construction began 11/14/24
• Parking Lot Location: drainage improvements and concrete work completed; parking lot just needs asphalt top which will be laid when landscape all surrounding improvements completed.
• Monument Location: CMU structure mostly complete; retaining wall completed; concrete sidewalks completed
• SCE Power Connection: trenches and conduit completed at both transformers. SCE connected power.
• Electrical: trenching for conduit to run power from parking lot panel to site lighting along back of city hall to monument to be completed by 2/14/25
• Video boards to be installed 2/13/25
Tot Lot Replacement Project, Phase 1, Gametime Equipment Sites
• Monte Vista: Construction substantially completed. Safety fencing will be installed by end of February, then park will open.
• Northstar: Experienced significant equipment fitment issues and ADA access issue that required custom equipment. On track to be completed by the end of February
• Palomar: Construction completed and park is open. New safety fencing will be installed in February.
• Oak Terrace: Construction substantially completed. Safety fencing will be installed by end of Feb and then park will open.
Glen Arbor Dog Park
• Bid opportunity published 1/15/25; due 2/17/25
• Will take construction contract to Council on 3/18; start construction first week of April
• Onboarding new construction management and labor compliance consultant, Cumming Group, to assist
• Shade structures and other furnishings (co-op purchasing contract) have been ordered and expected to be delivered in February
Los Alamos Hills Sports Park EV Charging Station
• Design and construction of 9 head charging station being completed and paid for by SCE Charge Ready Program
• Once construction completed, then City will install EV chargers on prepared pads and conduit
• SCE has notified staff that all paperwork for project is completed and just waiting on electrical switchgear.
• Anticipate construction to begin in February 2025.
Community Center Tennis Court Lighting
• On hold until fixtures for Cal Oaks Tennis Courts are selected by lighting design consultant so consistent fixtures will be used at both locations
• Anticipate installation of new lights by April/May 2025
Firefighters Park Pickleball Courts
• Final design has been signed by City Engineer & approved by B&S
• Decision on construction will take place once final costs for Alderwood are determined
Alderwood Pickleball Courts
• In design, 100% plans to complete by end of February
• Once plans are completed, then Job Order Contracting (JOC) through a co-op purchasing will be used to develop a proposal for construction
• Construction contract will need Council approval due to cost (April/May)
• Anticipate construction to begin by May 2025
Cal Oaks Tennis Court Lighting
• Plans completed
• Have given plans to electrical contractor to create a Job Order Contracting Proposal via Gordian/Sourcewell cooperative purchasing
• Construction contract will need Council approval due to anticipated cost
• Anticipate construction to begin by April/May 2025
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and Trails Master Plan
• The project team and the consultant (RJM) met with representatives from the City Manager’s office, who in turn provide feedback on both master plan documents.
• Staff has received the revised drafts that includes the feedback received from the City Manager’s office. Staff is currently reviewing the revised drafts.
• Staff will coordinate a special meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission to review the documents.
Parks Maintenance - Repairs, Inspections, Miscellaneous
• Maintenance crews have been busy repairing vandalism at the Cal Oaks restrooms. While under repair, to prevent further vandalism, restroom doors will be locked in the afternoons during high traffic times. A porta-potty has been installed onsite for use when restrooms are closed.
• Parks Maintenance is waiting on bonds to move forward with the repairs at the Ridder House located at the Equestrian Park. Council approved the funding in December.
• The City’s contractor has completed the repairs and replaced the HVAC unit at the Murrieta Museum.
• Field lighting has been replaced at Los Alamos Hills Sports Park, Cal Oaks Sports Park, and Alta Murrieta Sports Park.
• Broken windows have been replaced at Copper Canyon Park.
• Fire extinguishers have been serviced at all CSD facilities.
• Maintenance crews have worked to resolve irrigation problems in the Youth Center field.
• Pickleball netting has been replaced at Alderwood Park.
• A water bottle filling station has been installed at Town Square Park with additional fountains to be purchased in spring.
• Temporary “No Dogs Off-leash” signs have been posted at Los Alamos Hills Sports Park.
• CSD staff are working on having new Park Rules signs made to include e-conveyance ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Park Ranger Monthly Report - November 2024
2. Park Ranger Monthly Report - December 2024
3. Park Ranger Monthly Report - January 2025