File #: 12-589    Version: 1 Name: Toyon Park Pathway Rehab - P&S Staff Rpt
Type: Staff Report Status: Filed
In control: City Council
Meeting Date: 2/4/2013 Final action: 2/4/2013
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Staff Report for a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for the Toyon Park Pathway Rehabilitation Project, Project No. 2013.028
Sponsors: Uchenna Udemezue
Related files: 12-594
Title
Staff Report for a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for the Toyon Park Pathway Rehabilitation Project, Project No. 2013.028
 
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 
Staff recommends approval of the plans and specifications and calling for bids for the subject project.
 
BACKGROUND
 
On March 2, 2009, the City received notice from the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) of its allotment of $3,740,998 in Measure WW Park Bond funds.  These bond funds are earmarked for the acquisition and development of neighborhood, community, and regional parks and recreation lands and facilities.  The City asked citizens for their input on how they would like the money spent, and used this information to establish ten priority projects, including this park pathway rehabilitation project.  The poor condition of the asphalt pavement at the City's parks were noted as features that the community would like to see improved with Measure WW funding.  
 
Previous Measure WW-funded projects completed park pathway improvements at Washington Manor, Marina, Halcyon, and Stenzel parks in 2010.  In 2011, the Marina Park Par Course pathways were reconstructed, including the installation of new fitness equipment stations.  The pathways at Toyon Park were not included with these earlier projects to avoid conflicts with previously-scheduled projects to upgrade the Toyon Park playground and restroom.
 
Analysis
 
The condition of the asphalt at Toyon Park has deteriorated to the point that patching is ineffective and erosion of the path edge has created tripping hazards.  The project will reconstruct the asphalt concrete pathways and re-grade the path as necessary to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
 
Previous Actions
 
On February 17, 2009, by Resolution No. 2009-023, City Council authorized the application for grant funds from the East Bay Regional Park District under Measure WW, the Park Bond Extension.
 
Applicable General Plan Policies
 
This project is consistent with General Plan Goal No. 21 - Rehabilitation of existing parks policy.
 
Environmental Review
 
A CEQA review was completed for the project and it was determined to be Categorically Exempt in accordance with CEQA section 15301 (Existing Facilities), part (d) for existing bicycle and pedestrian trails.  A Notice of Exemption was filed with Alameda County on March 20, 2009.
 
Fiscal Impacts
  • The total cost of the Toyon Park Pathway Rehabilitation project is $90,000.  Funding for the project is available in account 150-62-115
  • Construction cost is estimated at $64,000; including contingencies
  • Public Works reports that this project's maintenance impact is cost neutral  
 
 
PREPARED BY:  Mark Goralka, Associate Engineer, Engineering and Transportation Department