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10-02-18 #14 Inclusive Playground Feasability StudyAll-Inclusive Playground Grant Opportunity City Council October 2, 2018 Provide recreational play for people of all ages and abilities Disabilities are not just physical but also mental, emotional, & developmental •Includes autistic population; cognitively challenged; visually &hearing impaired;sensory or social/emotional or communication challenges; physical or mobility limitations, & the aging & frail population Nearly 1/5 of population has a physical, sensory or intellectual disability (per National Organization on Disability) All-Inclusive Playgrounds Elements are accessible “not only to the 10% of those with disabilities that use wheelchairs, but also to the 90% of those with disabilities who are not in wheelchairs” (AIPG program procedural guide) A place for active & passive play with features that can be shared by all, side to side People with challenges can freely interact with family members & friends Exceeds ADA standards All-Inclusive Playgrounds Identify & evaluate potential park sites Develop sample conceptual plans and construction estimates Provide materials to support grant applications All-Inclusive Playground Feasibility Study Primary Tasks Site Selection Criteria Within city limits Proximity to arterial or collector streets Space available for play area Topography (can be made ADA-compliant) Can be inviting for users of all ages & abilities Park uses appropriate for inclusive play area Sites Evaluated Memorial Park Jollyman Park Creekside Park Monta Vista Park Conclusions Top choice: Jollyman Park, sites A and B (at existing play areas) Parks & Recreation Commission endorsed findings June 7, 2018 Consultant developed sample concept plans All have common elements Jollyman Park Site A Site B South StellingRd. Swing Zone Biggo Swing Sway Glider Wheelchair Swing Bucket Swing Spinner Zone Spinner Bowl Dish Spinner Integration Carousel Net Spinner Slide Zone Roller Slide Tunnel Slide S Slide Double Slide Climbing Zone Climber Net Climber Wall Loop Climbers Climbing Eagles Nest Sound and Tactile Zone Laser Harp Chimes Tuned Drums Kettle Drum Tot Zone Tot Slide Expression Swing Play House See-Saw All-Inclusive Concepts for Jollyman Park Conceptual Plans Presented to Parks & Recreation Commission with budgetary estimates August 6, 2018 Public input was favorable Site Plan, Jollyman Park Conceptual Layout Plans, Jollyman Park Conceptual Layout Plans, Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground Grant Opportunity Santa Clara County All-Inclusive Playground Grant Program (AIPG) Feb 2017, County Board of Supervisors considers creating AIPG program •City officials attended & spoke in favor (Mayor Paul, CM, Rec Dir., Commissioner) $10M program approved, $2M/district Applications invited July 2017 Feas. Study funding approved in 2017-18 CIP; city did not have a project identified •Mayor Vaidhyanathan letter to Board of Supervisors All-Inclusive Playground Grant Opportunity Santa Clara County All-Inclusive Playground Grant Program (AIPG) Jan. 2018 Board of Supervisors approves awards including all $2M available in our district •May 2018, funding agreements approved ++++++++++++++++++++++ Sept. 11, 2018, new funding cycle issued $10M program approved, $2M/district Unique local funding opportunity Applications due Oct 12, 2018 •Short turnaround All-Inclusive Playground Grant Opportunity Santa Clara County All-Inclusive Playground Grant Program (AIPG) Grant Program involves some strings: Complete the project 3 years from agmt. Operate & maintain the project for 20 years Provide the rest of the project funding Provide 1:1 non-grant match [Typical grant conditions] All-Inclusive Playground Grant Opportunity Santa Clara County All-Inclusive Playground Grant Program (AIPG) If City Council is interested in this opportunity: Staff recommends a $1.2M city contribution Request a substantial AIPG grant Provide the balance via fundraising •~$5M total budget •All-Inclusive Playground projects in our area have attracted strong donations •Staff to return with fundraising options Involve neighbors & stakeholders in planning & design process Parks & Recreation Commission October 2, 2018 All-Inclusive Play Feasibility Study Jollyman Park Site A Site Reviews Evaluation included infrastructure & siting considerations Ranked using 38 criteria Additional screening considerations •Frequency & intensity of existing site use •Amount & configuration of avail. space •Parking Availability Site Comparisons SCORING AND WEIGHTING Weighting Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Restroom Building ADA Compliant 10 5 50 5 50 5 50 5 50 5 50 5 50 Close to Playground 10 4 40 5 50 5 50 2 20 2 20 4 40 Shade Shade Structures at Playground 2 0 0 0 0 5 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mature Trees at Playground 5 3 15 4 20 5 25 5 25 4 20 2 10 Lighting Lighting from Parking Lot to Play Area 2 5 10 5 10 5 10 5 10 5 10 5 10 Drinking Fountain ADA Compliant Fountain near Playground 2 3 6 5 10 5 10 2 4 5 10 2 4 Utilities Drainage near Playground 2 5 10 5 10 5 10 5 10 5 10 3 6 Domestic Water near Playground 2 2 4 5 10 5 10 2 4 5 10 4 8 Sanitary Sewer near Playground 5 2 10 5 25 5 25 2 10 2 10 4 20 Electrical Service near Playground 2 5 10 5 10 5 10 1 2 1 2 4 8 Irrigation Service near Playground 2 5 10 5 10 4 8 4 8 4 8 3 6 Parking Standard Stalls 10 5 50 5 50 5 50 5 50 5 50 5 50 Accessible Stalls 6-8 Stalls 10 3 30 3 30 4 40 2 20 2 20 4 40 Bicycle Parking near Playground 1 1 1 2 2 4 4 1 1 1 1 0 0 Availability of existing parking 20 1 20 1 20 2 40 3 60 3 60 4 80 Circulation Accessible Paths throughout Park 5 5 25 4 20 5 25 5 25 5 25 3 15 Accessible Ramp and Path from Parking 5 4 20 4 20 5 25 5 25 5 25 5 25 Public Bus Stop near Park 5 5 25 5 25 5 25 3 15 3 15 2 10 Adjacent Facilities Basketball Courts too close to Playground 5 5 25 5 25 1 5 5 25 1 5 5 25 Soccer Field close to Playground 10 5 50 5 50 3 30 3 30 3 30 5 50 Softball Field close to Playground 10 3 30 5 50 5 50 5 50 5 50 5 50 Picnic Tables close to Playground 1 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 Benches close to Playground 1 2 2 4 4 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 Frequency & scale of site use adj. to play area 10 1 10 1 10 2 20 4 40 5 50 4 40 MONTA VISTAPARK SITES MEMORIAL AREA - A MEMORIAL AREA - B CREEKSIDE JOLLYMAN AREA - A JOLLYMAN AREA - B INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS Site Comparisons SCORING AND WEIGHTING Weighting Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Score 1-5 WEIGHTED SCORE Acoustics Noise from Busy Streets 5 5 25 4 20 4 20 2 10 4 20 3 15 Noise from Sport Features 10 3 30 5 50 3 30 3 30 4 40 4 40 Noise from Neighboring Properties 2 5 10 4 8 5 10 3 6 4 8 3 6 Visibility Surveillance from City Street 10 0 0 2 20 0 0 5 50 0 0 5 50 Surveillance from Parking Lot 10 2 20 0 0 2 20 4 40 3 30 5 50 Surveillance from Park Features 5 5 25 5 25 2 10 5 25 5 25 2 10 Visibility from/proximity to Neighbors 5 5 25 5 25 4 20 5 25 4 20 0 0 Mature Trees Condition of Tree Health 5 5 25 2 10 5 25 5 25 3 15 3 15 Site Grading Flat Site without Obstructions 2 5 10 3 6 3 6 4 8 4 8 4 8 Gentle Slopes that Add Interest 2 3 6 4 8 0 0 2 4 5 10 1 2 Slopes that Help Create Slide Area 2 4 8 3 6 0 0 0 0 4 8 0 0 Space Available for Playground Area 1-.5ac. (0), .6ac. (2), .7ac. (4), 8 -1.0ac. (5)20 5 100 4 80 2 40 4 80 5 100 2 40 Configuration & flexibility of avail. space 10 5 50 5 50 4 40 5 50 5 50 1 10 Site Location Central Location for Community 10 5 50 5 50 3 30 4 40 4 40 1 10 839 874 793 886 863 809 4 2 6 1 3 5 SITING CONDITIONS RANKING SCORE TOTALS PARK SITES MEMORIAL AREA -A MEMORIAL AREA -B CREEKSIDE JOLLYMAN AREA -A JOLLYMAN AREA -B MONTA VISTA Memorial Park