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As with previous concepts, the current concept plan (Attachment 3) includes many of the features of the master plan as approved in 2014, such as putting a focus on the Neal Street entry and allowing for the closure of the street for large events. Now, in addition to being a park renovation project, there is a significant creek restoration component. The addition of the First Street properties, along with the removal of the blue gum eucalyptus, provided an improved opportunity for the park design to incorporate a more natural creek alignment - a design that was acceptable to the regulatory agencies, and larger lawn space for concerts and events. When staff and the consultant presented the updated concept plan to the Parks and Recreation Commission at the February 10, 2022, meeting, two residents spoke in favor of the design and asked for greater consideration of bicyclists. One of their requests was to consider removing or minimizing parking in the transportation corridor adjacent to Delucchi Park to reduce potential bicycle/pedestrian conflicts with vehicles. The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously supported the concept design and felt that the design addressed the safety concerns expressed in 2019, had a focal entry feature at First Street and Neal Street, maximized the concert/event viewing area, and appropriately connected with the Firehouse Arts Center and the regional trail. However, the Commission also: • recommended that consideration be given to locating the bandstand closer to Railroad Avenue, similar to what was shown in the preferred concept plan, Option B, from 2019 (Attachment 2) • wanted to make sure that the bandstand was accessible for vehicles to load and unload equipment • emphasized the need to focus on pedestrian and bicycle circulation and accommodations, such as providing sufficient bike parking, rather than focusing on maximizing vehicular parking • asked if the recently purchased properties at 4363 and 4377 First Street would better serve the community by utilizing more of the property for expanded recreation/event area. Staff is requesting City Council review and approve the draft conceptual design for Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks with consideration of the bandstand location and any recommended additional public outreach. Upon receiving direction from Council, staff and MIG will refine the conceptual design, then update and finalize the 2014 Master Plan as indicated in Attachment 1. Implementation of the improvements in accordance with the final master plan is anticipated to cost approximately $10 million. Design of the project, including additional public outreach during the design, will cost approximately 10 percent of the anticipated construction cost. Funding for design and construction has not yet been identified. Amendment 4 for the not-to-exceed amount of $28,770 with Moore, lacafano, and Page 7 of 8