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PROPOSED DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS FOR SHALIMAR PARK
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, (714) 754-5343
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff requests that Parks and Community Services (PACS) Commission review and recommend the conceptual design plan for the proposed improvements at Shalimar Park, 782 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa, for approval by the City Council.
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BACKGROUND:
Shalimar Park is located in the Westside neighborhood of Costa Mesa along Shalimar Drive between Wallace Avenue and Placentia Avenue. The park was dedicated in January 1999, and despite its relatively small size, less than half-acre, the current park includes a playground featuring elements for young children, trees, seating area and benches. The park is situated between two large apartment complexes and is an essential part of the community in serving the nearby underserved residents with recreational amenities. The proposed improvements will expand the park area, enhance the playground equipment, play area, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, and supporting facilities.
In 2023, the City secured the services of Pat West, LLC, and City Fabrick to conduct several community outreach meetings for the Shalimar Park improvements. Moreover, the preliminary park design options were discussed with the City's Parks and Community Services (PACS) Commission on August 10, 2023.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council awarded Community Works Design Group (CWDG) as the consultant to provide design services for the Shalimar Park improvements.
ANALYSIS:
The City's consultant, CWDG, based on input from prior community meetings and input from the PACS Commission, developed conceptual plans for Shalimar Park. A community outreach meeting was held on May 17, 2024 at Shalimar Park to review conceptual plans. Meeting notices were distributed to residen...
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