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PROPOSED DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS FOR KETCHUM-LIBOLT PARK
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR MANAGER
CONTACT INFORMATION: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR (714) 754-5343
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff requests that the Parks and Community Services (PACS) Commission review and recommend the conceptual design plan, park theme, and the park components for the proposed improvements at Ketchum-Libolt Park, 2150 Maple Street, Costa Mesa, for approval by the City Council.
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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, 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 Ketchum-Libolt Park expansion project.
ANALYSIS:
Architerra, based on input from prior community meetings and input from the PACS Commission, developed conceptual plans for Ketchum-Libolt Park expansion. A community outreach meeting was held on May 8, 2024 at Ketc...
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