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THE CITY OF 11 al II CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT pL EASANTONo September 18, 2012 Community Services Department TITLE: APPROVE THE DRAFT SCHEMATIC PLAN FOR BERNAL COMMUNITY PARK, PHASE II SUMMARY Although the Draft Schematic Plan was initially approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission in 2009, the project was put on hold due to the economy. Recently staff was requested to re-visit the project and continue the design planning prccess. Following the Parks and Recreation Commission's review in early 20C9, and again in 2011, the design consultant, Harris Design, met with staff to incorporate the Commission's feedback and update the Plan. Earlier in the design period, meetings were held with the various sports groups that will ultimately use the facilities, to ensure that their input was also reflected in the Plan. On August 23, 2012, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Plan and requested that it be forwarded to the City Council for their review and consideration. The revised Draft Schematic Plan that is being presented to the Council at tonight's meeting represents the best thinking of the consultant, staff, and stakeholders. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the Draft Schematic Plan for Phase II of Bernal Community Park. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the Draft Schematic Plan for Phase II of Bernal Community Park; 2. Authorize Harris Design to continue with development of the park plans as required to continue park design and conduct a public construction bid for the project 3. Approve the preliminary financing plan including the transfer of $1 million from project fund 98509 to the Bernal Community Park Reserve (017045) 4. Authorize staff to work with the local sports groups to further develop a financial plan that involves formation of a 501 "(c) (3) non-profit organization as a vehicle to coordinate public fund raising for park development.