HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-1998 Parks & Recreation agendaSARATOGA PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
September 22, 1998 - 8:00 p.m.
Administration Conference Room
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
AGENDA
The Parks & Recreation Commission will be meeting prior to the joint meeting with the
City Council to discuss the agendized items.
Staff will be updating the Commission on new developments.
If you have any questions, call Irene Jacobs at (408)868 -1215.
Joint City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
September 22, 1998
Summary of Parks Development Fund Projects
The following is a short summary of progress that has been made on the various Park
Development Fund Projects since the last joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation
Commission this past March.
1. Playfield Development Project: This project has been the main focus of the
Commission for the past six months. Since the last joint Council and Commission
meeting, a project manager has been hired, a Task Force has been formed and three
out of the four scheduled meetings with the Task Force have taken place. The
Commission is very excited about the progress that has been made by the Task Force
and the general consensus that has been reached thus far by the school districts and
the user groups.
Staff will be requesting at tonight's meeting that Council approve some changes to
the original scope of services for the project manager (please see attached memo).
2. Trail Improvements: Over the past six months, the Commission has received a
large amount of correspondence regarding trail conditions and trail concerns as
they relate to new developments. As a response to this, the Commission has
designated a Trail Sub - committee, (Commissioners Swan & Iannou) , who have
dedicated themselves to researching trail concerns. The sub - committee follows up
on concerns raised by the public in addition to being pro -active in their attempts to
secure existing trails and insist that new developments upgrade trails to the level
outlined in the Parks and Trail Master plan. To date, the Trails Sub - committee has
met several times with Planning staff and will continue to do so in order to clarify
some concerns that exists with trails and the new development process.
In addition, the Parks and Recreation Commission is finalizing their Trails Grant
Program. In the past, volunteers have approached the City and volunteered their
time to clean up and improve certain sections of existing trails. The City would then
supply the volunteer group with the necessary materials for their particular project.
The Commission believes that by formalizing this process, it will encourage more
residents to volunteer their time to make improvements to the trails they most use.
Also, by establishing a formalized process, the Commission will be better able to
document when and where the trails have been improved and those sites that still
need attention.
3. Warner Hutton House Improvements: The design plans for improvements to the
Warner Hutton House are near completion. The Commission recently heard from
the Friends of the Warner Hutton House who requested that in addition to the
$5,000 originally allocated to pay for the design plans, the Friends would like to see
the cost of the improvements ($70,000 to $100,000) come from the Park
Development Fund. The Commission asked the Friends to return with more solid
cost estimates so that the Commission would be better able to re- evaluate the
balance of the Park Development Fund once some of the approved prioritized
projects were completed.
4. Community Center Renovation: At the last joint meeting with the Commission,
Council requested information regarding costs associated with a feasibility study for
improvements to the Community Center before any decisions were to be made
about the future of the facility. Pamela Anderson Brule, of Anderson Brule
Architects, was asked to perform a preliminary assessment of needs for the
Community Center. This assessment will provide information needed to draft a
Request for Proposals for a Feasibility Study and Master Plan for the renovation,
addition to or rebuilding of the Community Center. The assessment process has
begun. Last week a questionnaire was distributed to all instructors and contractors
who utilize the Community Center to receive their input related to the facility.
When the assessment is complete, this information will be presented to the Council
who can then determine what they feel should be done to the existing facility.
5. Kevin Moran /Gardiner Park Play Equipment Replacement: Staff is in the process of
having drawings drafted for each site. The Commission will have an opportunity to
interview the vendors who have submitted responses to the City's Request for
Proposal. After the preliminary designs have been sketched, a neighborhood
meeting will be scheduled to allow residents to share ideas and any concerns related
to the new play equipment which will then be incorporated into the final design of
the site. This project will receive first priority after the Playfield Task Force has
disbanded and the final project has been approved.
6. Heritage Orchard Improvements: There have been no new developments with this
project. The Commission will continue to explore other opportunities that can be
arranged for the Heritage Orchard and how it is cared for.
7. Wildwood Park Restrooms: Staff has narrowed down the search for turn -key
operations to two vendors that staff feels most closely meets the needs of the City.
Staff is making arrangements for the Commission to meet with these vendors so a
recommendation can then be made to Council regarding the restrooms at
Wildwood Park.
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 22, 1998
To: City Council
From: Irene Jacobs, Staff Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commissi
RE: Playfield Development Project - Modification to Project Manager's
Original Scope of Services
I have attached for you a revised request that was submitted by Beals Landscape
Architecture to modify their original scope of services as Project Manager for the
Playfield Development Project.
Mr. Beals is requesting that the City take this project through the first stage of
development which would entail creating schematic plans for four of the seven sites
identified by the Playfield Task Force, (Blue Hills Elementary /Azule Park, Marshall
Lane School, Foothill School and Congress Spring Park). In addition to schematic plans,
a budget analysis would be prepared for each site which would allow for more effective
negotiations between the City, School Districts and user groups.
Staff requested that three Public Input Meetings be included in the scope of services
revision for the neighborhoods surrounding these sites. These Public Input Meetings
would be designed with the intent to hear the ideas and /or concerns of the surrounding
community and to attempt to respond to and or incorporate these ideas during the
schematic stage of development. Staff is recommending that a Public Input Meeting be
scheduled for the neighborhoods surrounding the Blue Hills Elementary /Azule Park
site, Marshall Lane School site and the Foothill School site.
The Parks and Recreation Commission has scheduled a meeting to review this most
recent modified scope of services request at 8:00 p.m. before its joint meeting with the
City Council. Council will be asked to approve the revised scope of services at tonight's
meeting.
If Council approves this request, staff and the project manager will begin work
tomorrow morning to begin to implement this revised schedule. If I can answer any
questions, please feel free to call me at 868 -1215 or 972 -0888.
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CITY OF SARATOGA
PARK DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
ADDITIONAL SERVICES RESPONSE
AUGUST 28, 1998
REVISED SEPTEMBER 21,1998
SCOPE OF SERVICES MODIFICATIONS
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BEALS
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
INC.
Beals Landscape Architecture, Inc. has been requested to provide services outside their current scope of
work to enable a positive conclusion to the park development project planning process. These additional
services have been requested due to changes in the process, resulting in recommendations for
development/Improvements primarily located on school district property. The one exception is the Blue
Hill Hills/Azule property, where it would be a joint venture project.
Currently, there are no site plans at any enlarged scale available for the consultant to use in preparation
of site plans and budget estimates for the above sites. These are both required prior to approaching the
school districts with participation agreements. Therefore, the revised scope of work will include the
addition of enlarged aerial photos (from stock/library photos from Air Flight Service) for the sites that are
going to require further study: these include Blue Hills Elementary/Azule Park, Marshall Lane
Elementary, Foothill Elementary, and Congress Springs Park. Budget estimates for MacAuliffe
Elementary and Argonaut Elementary will be prepared based on the detailed data generated during the
study of the above sites, and thus do not require photo enlargements. At Saratoga Elementary School,
Redwood Middle School, and El Quito Park. the modifications are minimal and they will not require
additional drawings beyond the 200 -scale sketches and descriptions currently in our contract.
Because of the modifications noted above, we propose changes in schedule and organization of work
different from those previously proposed in the original agreement. We believe that the last phase of the
contract, shown as roman number VI, entitled "Contract Development and Ratification ", should occur
following preparation of schematic plans and cost estimates - with the exception of the presentations to
the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) and City Council. Further, we believe this should occur
during the period between the Task Force meeting #3 and the final Task Force meeting #4. Not only are
the plans and costs required for Task Force approval before being forwarded to PRC and Council, but so
are the tentative agreements relating to partnerships, responsibilities, and accountabilities that need to
come out of this dialog. Therefore, we are suggesting, in the attached schedule, that the phasing be
modified to go from Task Force meeting #3 to new walk Items for obtaining aerial photographs,
preparation of schematic plans and associated budget analysis to the contract development stage.
followed by the agreement on accountability at Task Force meeting #4, and ending with the
presentations to the Parks and Recreation Commission and City council.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
1. One Meeting with the Staff liaison to determine project requests for additional services.
2. Re-scoping of project including services, timelinelschedule, changes and site plan requirements.
3. Co- ordination with Air Flight Service to obtain pricing and aerial photographs.
1. The scale will be 1 "= 1W-W for the following sites.
• Marshall Lane Elementary
• Foothill Elementary
• Congress Springs Park
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2. We have in possession updated aerials of Blue Hills/Azule & Kevin Moran at 1 "= W-U'.
3. Design plans and recommendations for Argonaut and MacAuliffe Elementary Schools
will be done at 8.5 x 11" using existing information, with detailed budget estimates to be
extrapolated from the analyses of the above sites.
4. No aerials or further design plans will be required for El Quito Park, Redwood Middle or
Saratoga Elementary Schools. Reports and costing will be handled in text form only.
4. Preparation of schematic plans for the following sites based on Task Force direction at the 8/19/98
meeting.
• Blue Hills School /Azule Park 1" = 50'-0"
• Marshall Lane Elementary in = 100' -0"
• Foothill Elementary I"= 100'-0"
• Congress Springs 1" = 100' -0"
5. Preparation of detailed budget analysis for each site noted:
• Area of land.
• Development costs.
• Fee/permit costs.
• Anticipated maintenance costs.
6. Public Input Meetings: One meeting will be held for each of the following sites following schematic
design and the initial meetings with the School Districts.
• Blue Hills School /Azule Park
• Marshall Lane Elementary
• Foothill Elementary
The purpose of these meetings is to share the schematic design plans with the neighboring
community and receive comments and feedback. This information will be forwarded to the Parks
and Recreation Commission and City Council in text form. No changes will be made to the design
graphics.
7. Project Management: This includes the time required to manage the project and staff to meet
budget and schedules.
8. Additional Compensation: We propose a fee of $15,680.00 to accomplish the additional scope items
listed above. A detailed matrix of these costs are noted on the attached Exhibit
Project Schedule: We propose the attached modification to the current organization of work items
and schedule. Please note that the items in bold italics are additional scope items. The others
items are contained in our current scope.
1. 8/31198 Submittal of additional services request to City
2. TBD Submittal of additional services to City Council for action
3. TBD City Council Approval
4. Week 1 Amendment to BLAi contract
5. Week 1 BLAi begins additional services
6. Week 1 Coordination b Ordering of Aerials
7, Weeks 2 -3 Preparation of Schematic Plans
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8. Week 4 Preparation of Budget Analysis
9. Weeks 5-6 Contract Development: (Meeting dates TBD)
Consultants will meet independently with all parties to review the
specific site requirements and responsibilities included in the final
document(s).
A. Meeting with Staff and City Council Representative (2 total)
B. Meetings with user groups (6 total)
C. Meetings with the School Districts (3 total)
10. Weeks 7-8 Public Meetings
11. Weeks 9-10 Agreement on Accountability
The final job of the Task Force is to reach agreement on who will be
held accountable for what items. The agreement will be based on a
clear understanding of each stake - holder's role and responsibility.
This will include improvements and maintenance responsibilities
with an understanding of real costs and cost burdens and methods of
measurement.
A. Consultant will develop a matrix on a site- by4ite basis of the
users, site impact. suggested improvements and
maintenance cost parameters.
1. Complete preparation for the PPC meeting.
2. Review of provided material
3. Design of meeting and establish CPR
4. Establish agenda
5. Prepare required materials
B. Facilitate PPC meeting #4
1. Prepare for the Task Force meeting.
2. Review of provided material
3. Design of meeting and establish CPR
4. Establish agenda
5. Prepare required materials
C. Facilitate Task Force meeting #4
1. Review maintenance general costs by level
2. Review roles, responsibilities of each group
3. Review general agreement and contract criteria
4. Review specific site -by -site agreement drafts
5. Obtain agreement of accountability for agreements
to send forward to City Attorney and City Council
6. Celebrate the success of the work completed
12. Week 11 Contract Ratification
The last phase of the project is to work with the Staff and City
Attorney to develop a legal and binding document that is concurrent
with the draft documents and presentation to Parks and Recreation
Commission and City Council.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES
BLAi will prepare a report containing: a synopsis of the process at completion; milestones &
recommendations for implementation; and impacts on current City and school maintenance needs &
costs. This would result in a final "shelf document for use in implementation and could be used as an
attachment to the W.R.T. study already in place.
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FEE ESTIMATE WORKSHEET
CLIENT: City of Saratoga
PROJECT: Saratoga Park Development
BLAi JOB NO.: 98 -120
P. 5
BEALS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC.
Data 829198
PREP. W. Trim
Task
Description
CTID
$60.00
JC
$70.00
PLA
$80.00
PM
$100.00
PIC
$150.00
Totel Fees
1
Meeft whh Staff
1.00
$60.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
1.00
$150.00
$210.00
2
Pr '
1.00
$60.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
2.00
$300.00
$360.00
3
Kwdnsfion with AFS
2.00
$120.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$120.00
4
Schematic Plans
1
$0.00
Blue KdWAmW
16.ODI
$960.00
24.00
$1,660.00
4.00
5320.00
$0.00
4.001
$600.00
$3.560.00
Marst1a11 Lane
8.00
$480.00
16.00
$1,120.00
2.00
$160.00
$0.00
3.00
$450.00
$2.210.00
Foothill
6.00
$380.00
12.001
$840.00
2.00
$160.00
$0.00
2.00
$300.00
$1,660.00
Congress
6.00
$380.00
8.001
X60.00
2.00
$180.00
$0.00
1.00
$150.00
$1,230.00
5
of Bud9d AjOysis
$0.00
Blue KdWAw1e
6.00
$360.00
$0.00
2.00
$160.00
$0.00
0.25
$37.50
$567.50
Mashall Lane
4.00
$240.00
$0.00
1.00
$80.00
$0.00
0.25
$37.50
$357 50
FoothiN
3.00
$180.00
$0.00
1.00
$80.00
$0.00
0.25
$37.50
$29750
Congers Wngs
2.00
$120.00
$0.00
1.00
580.00
$0.00
0.25
$37.50
$237.50
6
Public Meeti otal 3
M Pmp
6.00
$ 360.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
100
$450.00
$810.00
Travel
3.00
$180.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
3.00
$450.00
$630.00
Meetin
6.00
$360.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
6.00
5900.00
$1,260.00
Meeii Minks
3.00
$180.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
50.00
$180.00
7
1 Projed Man t
$0.001
$0.00
1 $0.00
12.00
$1.200.00
$0,00
$1,200.00
R* urseable Expenses
$800.00
TOTALS
73.00
$4,380.00
60.00
$4,200.00
15.00
$1,200.00
12.00
$1,200.00
26.001
$3,900.00
$15,680.00
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