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Receipt and Filing of the Report from Johnson Favaro regarding the Future of Veterans Memorial Park and Bill Botts Fields at Culver City Park.
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Meeting Date: October 11, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: Adam Ferguson/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6685
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Disability Advisory Committee (10/06/2023); (Email) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (10/06/2023)
Department Approval: Armando Abrego, PRCS Director (10/06/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) receive and file the report from Johnson Favaro regarding the future of Veterans Memorial Park and Bill Botts Fields at Culver City Park.
BACKGROUND
At the City Council Meeting on May 8, 2023, the City Council directed staff to proceed with an expedited request for proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study for Bill Botts Fields and Veterans Memorial Park and Building. A park feasibility study is a financial study that determines the viability of a specific park and/or facility. The study can include a vision for the park and/or facility, what the organizational success looks like for the park and/or facility, and the community needs in support of the project. An assessment of the park and/or facility would take place and recommendations for needed changes would be offered. A feasibility study that presents a variety of options ( such as 1) general cosmetic changes, 2) a medium upgrade with invasive changes and some renovations, and 3) a full overhaul of the park and/or facility) would allow the City Council to compare and eventually choose a cost level that it believes will be feasible and acceptable to the community, should the City Council seek to move forward with the improvements.
Evaluation criteria for the feasibility study consultant included demonstrated understanding of the project’s objectives, scope, and goals; qualifications and experience with similar projects; cost; efforts to service underrepresented populations and disabled communities; and efforts to identify and apply creative, non-traditional, and diverse opportunities for community engagement. Johnson Favaro was rated highest overall based on the criteria. Staff presented its recommendations to the City Council on August 14, 2023, and City Council approved Johnson Favaro to be the consultant on the project.
DISCUSSION
This report for the DAC has been scheduled as an information item. Representatives from the landscape architecture firm Johnson Favaro will be present to discuss Veterans Memorial Park, Veterans Memorial Building, and Bill Botts Fields at Culver City Park and to hear feedback and concerns about these locations from members of the DAC.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this discussion.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
MOTION
That the Disability Advisory Committee:
Receive and file the report from Johnson Favaro regarding the Future of Veterans Memorial Park and Bill Botts Fields at Culver City Park.