AgdaPkt 2018-03-12 Joint SA PFA - Laserfiche WebLink

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survey, business outreach, the current Park Needs Assessment study, use of a single day pop-up park at the selected location to engage people passing by, and use of the Redwood City Improvement Association’s interactive electronic kiosks. Outreach will seek input on where respondents live and work, what amenities would draw them to the space, and how they might use the space. The community outreach portion of work is not included in the contract with SERA and would require the engagement of a consultant. The second phase of site planning will further study the opportunities and constraints for the construction of parks at each of the preferred location(s) and will generate site- specific bubble diagrams and recommendations for the type of improvements. The analysis will also examine the costs of the improvement options and amenities. In addition, this phase will identify opportunities to connect existing and proposed public open spaces downtown and develop urban recreation corridors. This phase of the study will be done in close collaboration with the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Community Development Department. The final task is to present a final report with recommendations for park development to the City Council. ALTERNATIVES The City Council could direct staff to assess other parcels, consider new criteria to study, or choose not to recommend a park in the Downtown core. FISCAL IMPACT The Downtown Parks Site Assessment and Feasibility Study is funded under the Downtown Parks Planning account 358-85087 of which $1,000,000.00 was allocated towards the planning, and future improvements and construction. The account currently has a balance of $900,042.76. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The feasibility study is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The study will be evaluated to determine CEQA requirements. CLAUDIA OLALLA, ASLA PARKS LANDSCAPE DESIGNER 7.B. - Page 3