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APPROVE PROPOSED DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS FOR KETCHUM-LIBOLT PARK
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: SEUNG YANG, P.E., CITY ENGINEER, (714) 754-5335
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council approve the conceptual design plan, park theme, and park components for the proposed improvements at Ketchum-Libolt Park, 2150 Maple Street, Costa Mesa.
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BACKGROUND:
The less than half-acre Ketchum-Libolt Park was constructed in August 2005 as a tribute to fallen Costa Mesa Police Officers James "Dave" Ketchum and John "Mike" Libolt whose lives were lost in a helicopter crash on March 10, 1987. Despite its small size, the current park includes a playground featuring elements for young children, a seating area and benches, turf, and a large concrete pad that is used by the City's mobile recreation van.
The park is an integral part of the community in serving the nearby residents with recreational amenities. The proposed improvements will enhance the playground equipment, play area, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, and supporting facilities.
In 2023, the City contracted with Pat West, LLC, and City Fabrick to conduct several community outreach meetings for the Ketchum-Libolt Park expansion. Preliminary park design options and renderings were discussed with the City's Parks and Community Services (PACS) Commission on August 10, 2023.
On January 16, 2024, the City Council awarded Architerra Design Group (Architerra) as the consultant to provide design services for the Ketchum-Libolt Park expansion project.
ANALYSIS:
Architerra, based on input from prior community meetings, developed conceptual plans for the Ketchum-Libolt Park expansion. A community outreach meeting was held on May 8, 2024, at Ketchum-Libolt Park to review conceptual plans. Notices were sent out to neighboring residents in the surrounding area, and the meeting ge...
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