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
Sykes Ranch Park Historic Elements:
• Construction was substantially completed by April 5, 2024.
• Notice of Completion went to Council on May 7, 2024.
Glen Arbor Park - Dog Park Feature:
• 100% plans and estimate submitted by MBI.
• Cost estimate is higher than budget, evaluating value engineering strategies at this time, including possible removal of parking lot.
• The goal is to publish the bid no later than the end of August 2024.
Tot Lot Replacement Project, Phase 2, LSI Equipment Site
• Construction to begin June 10, 2024.
Tot Lot Replacement Project, Phase 1, Gametime Equipment Sites
• Bid published May 1, 2024, due June 5.
• Construction contract to Council for approval on July 2, 2024.
Town Square Parking Lot & Monument
• Final draft of plans and bid documents being reviewed.
• Preparing bid packet for publication.
• Bid to be posted no later than June 17 to be due July 15, for contract approval August 20.
Los Alamos Hills Sports Park EV Charging Station
• Design and construction of nine head charging stations being completed and paid for by SCE Charge Ready Program.
• Once construction is completed, then City will install EV chargers on prepared pads and conduit.
• SCE submitted plans to Building & Safety, Engineering for approvals February 5, 2024.
• Due to continued issues with supply chain getting electrical switch gear, SCE may not construct until end of 2024, or early 2025.
Community Center Tennis Court Lighting
• Leverage cooperative purchasing (Sourcewell & Gordian) to complete public works projects.
• Anticipate proposal for complete project by end of June, for construction to proceed in July.
Firefighters Park Pickleball Courts
• Leverage cooperative purchasing (Sourcewell & Gordian) to complete public works projects.
• Design proposal from NV5 received and will issue PO to start design in May.
• Anticipate construction to start summer 2024.
Cal Oaks Tennis Court Conversion to Pickleball
• Leverage cooperative purchasing (Sourcewell & Gordian) to complete public works projects.
• Construction proposal received and can be ready to proceed after July 2 Council discussion item for pickleball strategy.
Cal Oaks Tennis Court Lighting
• Leverage cooperative purchasing (Sourcewell & Gordian) to complete public works projects.
• Design proposal from NV5 received and will issue PO to start design in May.
• Anticipate construction start by July 2024.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and Trails Master Plan
• Staff is working to coral the last few youth leagues to complete the sports surveys.
• The last Parks and Recreation Master Plan outreach survey closed Monday, June 10.
• The Trails Master Plan consultant has completed the placement of cameras along certain identified trails to gather information relating to the type of users (walkers, joggers, bicyclists, equestrian, families and individuals) as well as the highest trafficked times.
• Consultant continues to work on inventory: Maps, amenity inventory, park profiles.
• Staff is coordinating tentative workshop dates with the City Clerk’s office and the City’s consultant. Once a general timeframe is decided upon, staff will reach out to the Commissioners to request availability for the first workshop.
Parks Maintenance - Repairs, Inspections, Miscellaneous
• Drinking fountains were repaired at Alderwood Dog Park.
• Banners were placed in parks for Father’s Day Car Show and Birthday Bash events.
• No dogs off leash signs were put up at Los Alamos Hills Sports Park.
• Field renovations are on schedule beginning May 20, 2024 through September 1, 2024.
• Temporary repairs were completed for the audio/visual channel from the amphitheater to the technician’s board area just beyond the tiered seating.
• New landscaping and the Rotary donor bricks have been installed in and around the Murrieta Through Time project.
• New trees have been planted in between the Community Center and the Murrieta Museum, replacing the eucalyptus trees that were prone to sudden branch drops.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Parks, Projects, and Maintenance Report Pictures