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Report providing an update on the Linden Avenue Park project, Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center project, and Dundee Park project. (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects and Jake Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive an update on the Linden Park project, Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center project, and the Dundee Park project.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Linden Park Project Update
Following City Council's direction from the May presentation of the concept design, the design team has initiated development of the construction documents. The Design Development package was circulated to City divisions, including Public Works, Engineering, Building, Parks, and Water Quality for review. Comments have been received and are now being incorporated into the construction documents. The current cost estimate, based on the Design Development documents, remains within the approved project budget, eliminating the need for a value engineering process.
Work is also underway on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to satisfy California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements. This study evaluates the project's potential impacts on traffic, hydrology, water quality, transportation, air quality, cultural resources, and other factors, and identifies any necessary mitigation measures. The IS/MND will be released for public review and comment in the coming months.
In response to community input, the park design includes public art features such as light columns, ground mosaics, and a play element. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was widely advertised through artist databases, social media, newsletters, the San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture, and the project webpage. From 34 applicants, 15 were shortlisted, and five finalists have been selected. A community event will be held on October 4 at 616 Linden, where the fina...
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