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:
• Design development package was distributed to Development Review Committee (DRC) departments for comments due by 9/10/24.
• Graphic design firm finalized on 8/28/24 designs for frames for renderings and layouts, and donor takeaways for fundraiser being held 9/4/24.
• Goal is to break ground on construction by July 2025
Town Square Parking Lot & Monument:
• Bid opportunity was republished on 08/19/24 with changes to the bid schedule that reclassified some line items as additive bid items.
• New bids are due 9/9/24, which will provide ample time to evaluate bids and submit agenda report for the 10/15/24 Council meeting.
Tot Lot Replacement Project, Phase 2, LSI Equipment Site
• Four of five park locations have been completed: Alta Murrieta, Firefighters, Eastgate, Rancho Acacias.
• Sycamore Park to be completed by first week of September.
• No major issues encountered.
• Staff is communicating progress via social media and updating CSD CIP web page.
• Staff is to take a change order for construction management consulting to Council for all sites on 10/1/24.
• Anticipated taking Notice of Completion to Council by 10/15/24.
Tot Lot Replacement Project, Phase 1, Gametime Equipment Sites
• Two of four locations are currently in construction: Palomar Park (equipment swap) and Monte Vista Park (brand new playground construction).
• Staff sent construction notification letters to residents living around the parks on 7/19/24.
o Currently no feedback
Glen Arbor Dog Park
• Comments from Planning, Building and Safety were sent back to project team on 8/22/24.
o Staff will submit letter of exemption request for required electric vehicle spaces in new, 12-space parking lot.
• Landscape plan check is complete.
• Engineering plan check to be completed by 08/30/24.
• Goal is to publish bid no later than end of September 2024.
Los Alamos Hills Sports Park EV Charging Station
• Design and construction of nine-head charging station being completed and paid for by SCE Charge Ready Program.
• Once construction is completed, the City will install electric vehicle (EV) chargers on prepared pads and conduit.
• Southern California Edison (SCE) submitted plans to Building & Safetyand Engineering for approvals on February 5, 2024.
• Due to continued issues with supply chain and receiving electrical switch gear, SCE may not construct until end of 2024, or early 2025.
Community Center Tennis Court Lighting
• On hold until fixtures for California Oaks Sports Park tennis courts are selected by lighting design consultant so consistent fixtures will be used at both locations.
Firefighters Park Pickleball Courts
• In design, which will be completed by end of September (NV5).
Alderwood Pickleball Courts
• Processing purchase order for NV5; project to be in design by 9/1/24
• All American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been committed
Cal Oaks Tennis Court Lighting
• Design starting by 8/1/24 (NV5).
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and Trails Master Plan
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Trails Master Plan draft reports are to be issued to senior staff for preliminary review the first week of September.
Parks Maintenance - Repairs, Inspections, Miscellaneous
• New picnic tables were delivered for Boys & Girls Club at Cal Oaks Sports Park.
• Field renovations have been completed.
• Maintenance staff has contracted with Busy Bee Electric to repair and replace the burned-out bulbs for the sports field and parking lot lighting at the sports parks.
• Maintenance staff has contracted with 24-Hour Express to repair the audio-visual cable trough at Town Square Park.
• Maintenance staff is looking for a rock to place the Rotary plaque for Murrieta Through Time.
• Maintenance staff is currently bidding the repair to the Ridder house roof at Equestrian Park.
• Maintenance staff is currently working on improving the drainage situation in and around the Mapleton tract.
• Maintenance staff is currently working on bidding the skate park fencing removal and replacement at California Oaks Sports Park.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Tot Lot Pictures