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6.1. - Page 2 of 18 ANALYSIS The designs for the Magical Bridge Playground includes the "Innovation Zone," much like what is built at the Palo Alto's Magical Bridge Playground. The City's design has specifications for Jen Lewin's "Magical Harp," which is an interactive music play feature that is activated by motion, and a series of "Light Pools," which are also activated by motion — such as rolling a wheelchair or stepping on lighted discs. Because the Magical Bridge Foundation raised more than their fundraising goal, they would like to donate these two play amenities to the City with an estimated value of $175,000. On August 6, 2016, the City Council approved the "Donations, Sponsorship and City -Related Foundation Grants Policy" (Attachment 1). This policy established a framework to direct the City in establishing guidelines for acceptance of donations, sponsorships, and City -related foundation grants. Section 3 of the policy provides a detailed process and the appropriate review criteria the City must follow for accepting donations, including amenities, which are considered "improvements located on City property." Since the value of the Magical Bridge Foundation's donation is over $60,000, the policy states that a letter be sent to the City Clerk explaining the offer, and that this offer is put onto a City Council agenda for consideration to accept the donation. The City Clerk received a donation offer letter from the Magical Bridge Foundation on June 13, 2019 (Attachment 2). City staff recommends acceptance of the donation. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director determined that the Magical Harp and Light Pools are not considered works of art covered by the City's Public Art Ordinance and will not require a supplemental review process. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for the Magical Bridge Playground have been appropriated in the Capital Improvement Program through Park Impact Fees, and significant fundraising efforts have been undertaken in partnership with the Magical Bridge Playground Foundation. Over $3 million has been raised by the Magical Bridge Foundation; the remaining construction and consultant budget of nearly $3.4 million has been provided by the City through the park impact fees from residential developments. The value of the donation for the Magical Harp and Light Pools is estimated to be approximately $175,000. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW As the lead agency, City of Redwood City has determined that the Red Morton Park Westside Renovation Project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to: § Section 15301 Class 1 "Existing Facilities" for the minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible expansion of use. § Section 15302 Class 2 "Replacement or Reconstruction" for the replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities and paths where the new facilities will be located on the same site as the area replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity. § Section 15304 Class 4 "Minor Alterations to Land" for the construction of new pathways, bicycle paths, changes to existing landscaping, grading, and cut and fill of soils. City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 160