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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 18, 2003
SUBJECT: Dublin Ranch Area G - Park Design Development and Park Name
Selection
Report Prepared by: Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities
Development Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS: Design Development Plans - Site Plan, Finnian Way Entrance and
Play Area Detail, Park Furnishings and Plant Palette
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive presentation from Staff and Consultant
~-'"' ~) Receive public comment
~ "!~~/'"'~I Approve Design Development Plan
' Determine park name
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Authorized Construction Budget $1,236,845
Current Estimate for Improvements $1,349,827
Difference ($112,982)
The project is funded from the Public Facilities Fee Fund.
DESCRIPTION: As approved in the 2002-2007 Capital Improvement Program,
design of the 4.8-acre Neighborhood Park in Dublin Ranch Area G will begin in Fiscal Year 2002-2003
and construction will be complete in Fiscal Year 2003-2004. In order to proceed with the park design, on
October 15, 2002 the City Council authorized an Agreement with Royston Hanamoto Alley and Abey for
landscape architectural services.
After a series of public meetings, on December 16th, 2002 the Parks and Community Services
Commission recommended City Council approval of the Area G park preferred conceptual design. At the
subsequent City Council meeting on January 7th, 2003 the preferred conceptual design was approved. At
that time Council directed Staff to investigate the following:
1) Alternative materials other than concrete for the circular path.
2) Additional picnic tables within the design.
3) Option of water and benches in the Dog Run Area.
4) Improve the ability to view the two play areas from one vantage point.
As part of the design development process, the City Council is requested to provide input on site
furnishings, play equipment, restroom facility, entry trellis, lighting, plant palette and refinements to the
COPIES .TO: Parks and Community Services Commission,
Royston Hanamoto Alley and Abey
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overall design resulting from prior comments from the Commission and Council. On February 10th, 2003
the Parks and Community Services Commission reviewed and recommended that City Council approve
the design development plan for Area G - Park Site. A representative from the landscape architectural
firm of Royston Hanamoto Alley and Abey along with Staff will present recommendations.
It should be noted that the preliminary cost estimates for the Area G Park based on the preferred conceptual
design exceed the identified project budget by $112,982. During the development of construction
documents for the project, Staff and the Consultants will continue to refine the scope of work to identify
potential cost savings that can be achieved without compromising the project design. In the event that
sufficient cost savings cannot be achieved, Staff will return to the Council with recommended design
modifications.
PARK NAME
The City of Dublin does not have an adopted naming policy for City facilities. However, general
guidelines to be considered are as follows:
· Name reflects the geographic location of the facility (neighborhood, major street, regional area of
the City)
· Name reflects a prominent form of topography, or a prominent plant, bush or tree
· Name reflects the history of the facility (family name of the builder, developer, or person who
donated land)
· Name recognizes a significant contributor to the advancement of the City (former Mayor,
Councilmember, Board/Commission Member, etc.)
The Dublin Ranch Area G Neighborhood Park is located in what is called the "Town Center" area of the
Dublin Ranch Development in Eastern Dublin. Maguire Way, Keegan Way and Finnian Way border the
4.8-acre park. The adjacent residential developments are named the Dublin Ranch Villages (the Cottages,
the Courtyards, the Villas and the Terraces).
Input for park names has been solicited from the park designer, the developer of the adjacent residential
units, City Staff and from a questionnaire at the Dublin Ranch sales office. The suggested names are shown
below.
· Bliss Park
· Bray Park (Dublin's Sister City)
· Cronin Park (founding pioneer family)
· Diablo View Park
· Dublin Park
· Dublin Ranch Neighborhood Park
· Dublin Ranch Park
· Finnian Commons
· Finnian's Rainbow Park
· Foothill Park
· Foothill Village Park
· Grafton Park (the main street through the shopping area)
· John Monego Memorial Park
· Keegan Park
· Liberty Park (based on the "bell shape" of the park)
· Mafike Park (the first two letters of each of the streets surrounding it)
· Magfinkee Park (a combination of the three streets surrounding it)
· Memorial Park
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[] Nielsen Park (founding pioneer family)
[] Rancheria Park
[] Terrace Park
[] The Ring of Kerry (location in SW Ireland; goes along with ring of trees design)
[] Town Center Park
[] Town Center Village Park
[] Valentine Park (based on the shape of the park)
[] Village Green Park
[] Village Green
[] Village on the Green
· Village Park
At the January 13, 2003 Parks and Community Services Commission meeting, the Commission
recommended the following four names for City Council consideration:
[] Bray Park
[] Finnian Commons
[] John Monego Memorial Park
[] Nielsen Park
Staff recommends that the City Council consider the recommendation of the Parks and Community
Services Commission when determining the name for the Dublin Ranch Area G Neighborhood Park.
RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of Staff that the City Council take the following
action:
1)Receive presentation
2) Receive public comment
3) Approve Design Development Plan
4) Determine park name
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