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BACKGROUND On September 16, 2014, City Council approved the Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks Master Plan (Master Plan), which envisions unifying and reprogramming the two parks at First and Neal Streets to improve usability, safety and aesthetics. One key component of the original Master Plan is the proposed undergrounding of the drainage swale in Lions Wayside Park to unite the east and west sides of the park. This proposed design was not supported by state permitting authorities due to the potential environmental impacts and loss of riparian habitat, forcing staff to reconsider the original design to Lions Wayside Park. Working with the landscape architect that developed that design, staff presented four potential design alternatives to the City Council to receive feedback and direction regarding which options should be pursued and which should not be considered. The City Council selected three of the four alternative designs for additional consideration and staff was directed to work with the Parks and Recreation Commission to create one final design that meets the needs of the permitting agencies while still adhering to the goals outlined in the original Master Plan. The consulting firm Moore, lacofano and Goltsman, Inc. was contacted to assist with the developing a final design due to the consultant's familiarity with the original park designs and master planning process. DISCUSSION The proposed professional services agreement with Moore, lacofano and Goltsman, Inc. would include the following services: • Preparation of schematic and illustrative designs of the parks following commission feedback • Presentations to City Council, relevant commissions, and key stakeholder groups • Meetings with staff and regional permitting agencies • Preparation and presentation of an updated preliminary Master Plan • Site and Underground Survey Work for this project is scheduled to begin in January 2019 and conclude in late September 2019. A detailed preliminary schedule of the specified work has been outlined by Moore, lacofano and Goltsman, Inc., and is included along with a full project scope (Attachment 1). A full list of fees for this contract is included with this report, including those costs provided directly from Moore, lacofano and Goltsman, Inc., as well as any necessary subcontractors. These fees include, but are not limited to: professional design fees project management fees, illustrative rendering fees, subcontractor fees, and meetings with city staff, state regulators, community stakeholders, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Council. Page 2 of 3