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consider the inclusion or exclusion of several other features and amenities. Mr. Bocian presented the add alternates for the Phase II project. • Alternate 1 — Replacement of standard concrete with installation of granite pavers in various portions of the main plaza area to provide architectural interest and tie together Phases I and II of the park. Estimated cost: $82,464. • Alternate 2 — Installation of shade structures over portions of the Field 1 seating area. Estimated cost: $239,000. • Alternate 3 — Installation of split -rail fencing. The base bid includes fencing along Bernal Avenue from the eastern edge of the park to Oak Vista Way. After further consideration, staff felt it might be preferable to provide some sort of barrier to delineate the remainder of the park from the adjacent roadways and requested this additional alternative. Estimated cost: $210,000; Total fencing costs including Bemal Avenue. $326,625. • Alternate 4 — Installation of shrubbery in the park area. This was prepared as an altemate in the event the Council wished to withhold the shrubbery portion of landscaping until such time as drought conditions improve. Estimated cost: $64,126 Mr. Bocian noted that staff did not include the grass areas as add altemates. In one instance that is because it is specifically intended to serve as a warm up area for the sports field. Notwithstanding that, staff recognizes that the Council may have concems regarding the installation of this type of potable water dependent feature and can request that staff discuss the cost of removing this component of the bid with the general contractor. He cautioned that while the area would not be hydro seeded in that event, the irrigation infrastructure would still be installed and the cost savings therefore would not likely be significant. Mayor Thorne asked if staff explored the costs of artificial turf versus hydro seeding, pointing out that it does not seem inappropriate for players to warm up on the same surface on which they would play. Mr. Bocian said "no." He felt the artificial turf option would be considerably more expensive though could understand the logic in the context of water conservation. Mayor Thome requested the estimate though said he would not detain the project now based solely on that. He asked if any bids were received from local contractors. Mr. Bocian said "no" but explained that it would not be uncommon for them to use local subcontractors. Vice Mayor Brown confirmed with staff that the proposed shade structures are canvas topped and would remain erected year round. She also confirmed with staff that the proposed fencing is made of a concrete type material as opposed to what one might traditionally envision with split -rail fencing. She expressed concern that continuing the fence line along Oak Vista Way would seem to separate neighbors from their access to the park. Mr. Bocian demonstrated the multiple entryways to the park and called specific attention to the lit pathway that actually serves as an entry point and helps to draw residents from Oak Vista Way into the park. He also explained that the fencing would break at each entry and therefore not create any impediment to accessing the park Vice Mayor Brown asked if street parking is available on Oak Vista Way. City Council Agenda Page 2 of 11 April 07, 2015