TITLE:
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ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO APPLY FOR STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FOR 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 adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX, Attachment 1, “A Resolution of the City of Costa Mesa City Council Authorizing City staff to apply to the California Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program for funding of the Shalimar Park community center development project.”
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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 2024-25 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.
The City Council directed staff to conduct community outreach to identify needs and priorities for the future use of the newly acquired parcel adjacent to Shalimar Park. On July 22, 2026, the City entered into an agreement with City Fabrick and Pat West to develop and coordinate a Shalimar Park Phase II community outreach program and conceptual design services. City staff and the consulting team carried out a comprehensive public engagement process t...
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