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REVIEW OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR OPEN PARCEL ADJACENT TO SHALIMAR PARK
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DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
PRESENTED BY: BRIAN GRUNER, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: BRIAN GRUNER, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR, (714) 754-5009
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council review and approve the conceptual design plan for the proposed improvement project adjacent to Shalimar Park, located at 778 Shalimar Drive.
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BACKGROUND:
Shalimar Park is a half-acre neighborhood park 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 has a renovated playground that is scheduled to open in early 2027.
The adjacent open parcel located at 778 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 424-051-23 was listed for sale on May 23, 2024. The City Council approved the purchase of the property in FY 24/25 for $1.5 million with the intent of developing the parcel as additional park space, doubling the park in size. Following acquisition, staff undertook asbestos removal and subsequently demolished the building on the site. The site is currently being used as a staging area for the renovation of the existing park site.
Council directed staff to conduct outreach to the community to identify community needs and wants for future park use of the acquired parcel. On July 22, 2026, the City entered into an agreement with CityFabrick and Pat West to develop and coordinate a Shalimar Park Phase II outreach program and park plan. City staff and the consultant conducted neighborhood outreach and engagement, including in-person meetings and online surveys.
ANALYSIS:
The consultant team, along with staff from Public Works and the Parks and Community Services Departments, coordinated and developed the following outreach events to obtain community input:
July 24, 2026: ...
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