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CC - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with SWA to Provide Design Services for the Development of a Media Park Conceptual Plan in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $27,000.
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Meeting Date: October 12, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Elaine Warner/Community Development
Todd Tipton/ Community Development
Phone Number: (310) 253 - 5777
(310) 253 - 5783
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/07/2020); The Actors' Gang (10/01/2020); Downtown Business Association (10/01/2020)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld/ Community Development Director (10/01/2020)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with SWA to provide design services for the development of a Media Park conceptual plan in an amount not-to-exceed $27,000.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In June 2019, the City Council authorized issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a design firm that would prepare a conceptual plan for Media Park. The plan will provide a vision for how the Park can be best utilized and identify potential amenities and infrastructure needs relative to commercial and recreational activation. The improvements will complement the existing downtown streetscape to ensure the best fit between the park and the larger pedestrian environment. Amenities could include:
* Bike hub with bike repair and bike share facilities;
* Children's tot lot/play area;
* Tea house/coffee concessions and restrooms facilities;
* Arts related programming/performance space;
* Solar power and micro grids.
Proposed services include:
* Conducting targeted commun...
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