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THE CITY OF 11 j�LEASANTON. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT June 17, 2014 Assistant City Manager TITLE: APPROVAL OF A SITE FOR A FUTURE OFF-LEASH DOG PARK AND A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE TANAKA DESIGN GROUP TO DESIGN THE PARK SUMMARY At its February 4, 2014 meeting, the City Council directed staff to identify options for locating an off-leash dog park on the Bernal Property, not including those portions of the Bernal Community Park included as part of Phase II (Oak Woodland and multi-purpose sports fields). In response, as part of a May 8 public meeting, staff presented the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) with three Bernal Property sub-areas and three site options for its review. After considering these options and receiving public comment, the Commission selected Option 1A as identified in this report. As a result of this selection, staff solicited a design proposal from the Tanaka Design Group to design and prepare construction specs for the facility. Staff has determined that the proposal adequately meets the project scope and anticipated fees and as such, it is recommending approval of an agreement for the services. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Approve Site Option 1A as a potential site for an off leash dog park. RECOMMENDATION 1. Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) identifying Sub-Area 13 of the Bernal Property Phase II Specific Plan as being potentially suitable for an off- leash dog park and determine that it is a public use compatible with the surrounding land uses. 2. Select Site Option 1A as the preferred site for a future off-leash dog park. 3. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with the Tanaka Design Group to design and prepare construction specifications for the off-leash dog park. 4. Appropriate $49,400 from the Capital Improvement Program's (CIP) Community Park Projects Reserve from In Lieu Park Dedication Fees (CIP 037028) to meet project design costs. FINANCIAL STATEMENT A preliminary estimate indicates that park design and construction may be in the range of approximately $300,000. However, final project cost will not be available until completion of the design work which includes additional study regarding vehicular parking requirements, site preparation, and identification of amenities. Notwithstanding this uncertainty, staff is recommending funding the design phase with the understanding that the City Council will prioritize/fund park construction in the future in a manner consistent with its overall CIP funding process.