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Honorable Mayor and Members ofthe City Council: BACKGROUND In October of this year, the City Council authorized staff to conduct development review for a community oriented "Sharks Ice" recreational ice rink on the 17 acre site designated for a City park as part of the Staples Ranch Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). As originally presented to the City, the facility would be located on 8-acres of the proposed park site, and conceptually include construction of an approximately 83,000 square foot structure housing two (2) National Hockey League (NHL) sized ice rinks. Parking is estimated at 380 spaces, with the potential to expand the facility to include two (2) additional rinks, a total of 134,000 square feet. The facility would include a main lobby and reception area, 10 dressing rooms, seating for 300 spectators, public restrooms and lockers, a food court, hockey proshop, conference rooms, management offices, and room for skate rental and storage. The project would be affiliated with the San Jose Sharks NHL team, but would not act as its training facility. In order to determine whether or not the Shark's proposal is viable - both from a land-use planning and "public desirability" standpoint, the Council requested at its October 3, 2006 meeting that the Parks and Recreation Commission facilitate a conceptual design process for the park property. To fully carry out this direction, staff is recommending that the entire 17-acre site be reviewed to determine a preliminary site plan and listing of potential park amenities. The firm of Rasmussen Planning, Inc. is recommended to coordinate this planning process, as it is familiar with the City's requirements and processes and has relevant experience with similar projects (most recently the Bernal Community Park Master Plan). Mr. Rasmussen was also involved in the General Plan and Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan study work regarding the Staples Ranch property. As such, Rasmussen Planning was determined to be the most qualified firm to provide these services. The firm would work closely with, and coordinate the efforts of, Jacque Keller, Keller Mitchell & Co. Landscape Architecture, which would provide creative design input regarding potential park amenities and prepare related graphics. Rasmussen Planning would conduct a series of public meetings through the Parks and Recreation Commission to produce a conceptual plan that meets the needs of future park neighbors and the community. At the conclusion of the process, which is expected to take 6 to 8 months to complete, the Commission would recommend to the Council a conceptual site plan for the 17-acre park site, including a listing of potential amenities. Assuming the recommendation includes the Shark's Ice facility, the Council could direct staff to proceed with preparation of land lease and legal agreements, as well as processing facility and site design. SR:06:277 Page 2