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