5. 26-0425 Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to UBD, Inc. in the amount of $322,893 for the Marine Avenue Park Pay N Play Racquetball Building Demolition Project, Including Contingency, Approving an Additional Appropriation of $12,500 from the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Fund, Making a Determination Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that this Activity is Categorically Exempt, and Approving Plans and Specifications (Partially Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0085
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
I support moving forward with the demolition of the park and playground. During the most recent community engagement meeting, one sports organized its players/coaches to advocate for a specific type of playing surface. While I respect their participation, I believe the feedback represented a single organized interest rather than the broader community.
In my view, the area already provides ample space dedicated to soccer. Preserving the site as open, flexible space would better serve the greatest number of residents by accommodating a wider variety of recreational activities and community uses.
I support moving forward with the demolition of the park and playground. During the most recent community engagement meeting, one sports organized its players/coaches to advocate for a specific type of playing surface. While I respect their participation, I believe the feedback represented a single organized interest rather than the broader community.
In my view, the area already provides ample space dedicated to soccer. Preserving the site as open, flexible space would better serve the greatest number of residents by accommodating a wider variety of recreational activities and community uses.