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Report providing an update on the Linden Avenue Park project (project no. pk2305), and Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center project (project no. pk2310). (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the Cultural Arts Commission receive an update on the Linden Avenue Park Project and Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center 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 departments-including Engineering, Public Works, Building, Parks, and Water Quality & Control-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.
The City is exploring both a permanent prefabricated restroom and a subscription-based portable restroom for the park. Staff has coordinated a 10-month pilot program with Throne Labs, Inc. for deployment of a smart, ADA-accessible single-stall restroom unit. Throne restrooms are currently in public use at the Redwood City Caltrain Station and at multiple locations for AC Transit drivers.
The pilot will begin in September, with the unit located at the 700 Linden Avenue parking lot. Access is managed via QR code,...
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