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Presentations PRC Special Meeting November 17, 2022 Presentations Item 2 Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail status update Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Design Alternatives & Community Input November 17, 2022 City of Cupertino Capital Improvement Project Team Parks and Recreation Department MIG (Design Consultant) Lawrence-Mitty Project Team Today’s Agenda •Project Overview •Design Alternatives •Community Input •What’s Next & Discussion PROJECT OVERVIEW Project Phases 2022 2023 Site Context Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Site •Citywide Goals and Regulations •Topographic Survey •Circulation and Access •Noise Reduction •Existing Utilities, Easements, and Setbacks •Soil Assessment •Stormwater and Hydrology •Biological Resources •Trees and Planting •Opportunities and Constraints Environmental Summary Report Phase 1: Conduct Technical Site Analysis •Nature Play •Things to Climb •Fitness Equipment Top Recreation Features •Nature Trails •Native Plants to Enhance Wildlife •Creek Overlook Top Community and Comfort Features •Shaded Areas •Walking Paths •Restroom •Seating Top Wildlife, Nature, and Education Features Phase 2: Develop a Community Vision DESIGN ALTERNATIVES Features Included in All Design Options •An emphasis on biking, walking, play, nature, and the creek. •Multi-Use Trail Extension •Comfort and Safety Features •Increased Trees and Vegetation COMMUNITY INPUT October 8, 2022 70 participants (approx.) Who: more families with younger children and teenagers Library Pop-Up Event Preferred Concept A – Wheel Fun 16% B – Story Trail 48% C – Play It Up 36% A – Wheel Fun 16% B – Story Trail 26% C- Play It Up 58% 73 participants (approx.) Who: more local neighbors, trail users, and Sterling- Barnhart Park users Drop-in Site Visit Preferred Concept October 15, 2022 Virtual Community Meeting7 community members Who: several who also came to in-person events A – Wheel Fun 0% B – Story Trail 83% C – Play It Up 17% Preferred Concept October 17, 2022 Online Survey371responses 78% live in Cupertino Of total responses… 23% live within the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood 1% live within the Fairgrove neighborhood 6% live within the South Blaney neighborhood 10% live within the West San Jose neighborhood October 2022 West San Jose West San Jose Santa Clara Sunnyvale Q1 Top Two Favorite Features: Concept A – Wheel Fun 196 167 130 122 87 0 50 100 150 200 250 Creekside Bench Overlooks Small Nature Play Elements Along the Trail Bike Skills Courses (teens and adults) Simple Exercise Stations Bike Pump Track (young kids) Mandatory Question (371 response(s)) Question type: Checkbox Question Online Survey Summary Q2 Top Two Favorite Features: Concept B – Story Trail Mandatory Question (371 response(s)) Question type: Checkbox Question 201 195 187 115 0 50 100 150 200 250 Creekside Deck Overlook Dry Creek and Expanded Natural Areas Nature Play Areas Interpretive Features Along Trails Online Survey Summary Online Survey Summary Q3 Top Two Favorite Features: Concept C – Play It Up Mandatory Question (371 response(s)) Question type: Checkbox Question 170 164 154 114 99 0 50 100 150 200 Creekside Bench Overlooks Play Area Features Picnic Grove Fitness Station Circuit Flex Lawn Online Survey Total Votes Side by Side Comparison 87 99 114 115 122 130 154 164 167 170 187 195 196 201 0 50 100 150 200 250 Bike Pump Track (young kids) Flex Lawn Fitness Station Circuit Interpretive Features Along Trails Simple Exercise Stations Bike Skills Courses (teens and adults) Picnic Grove Play Area Features Small Nature Play Elements Along the Trail Creekside Bench Overlooks Nature Play Areas Dry Creek and Expanded Natural Areas Creekside Bench Overlooks Creekside Deck Overlook A – Wheel Fun B – Story Trail C – Play It Up Top Two Favorite Features Mandatory Question (371 response(s)) Question type: Radio Button Question Q4 Cost and space limitations do not allow for all features from the three concepts to be included. Which feature is least important to you? 27.2% 13.7% 11.9% 11.3% 10.0% 6.2% 4.3% 3.8% 3.8% 3.2% 2.4% 2.2% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Bike Skills Courses (teens and adults) Bike Pump Track (young kids) Flex Lawn Fitness Stations Interpretive Features Along Trails Creekside Deck Overlook Dry Creek Restoration Planting Creekside Bench Overlooks Picnic Grove Play Area Features New Restroom at Sterling Barnhart Park Nature Play Areas Along the Trail Online Survey Summary Q5 What is your preferred concept – A, B, C? Mandatory Question (371 response(s)) Question type: Radio Button Question A – Wheel Fun 22.1% B – Story Trail 47.2% C – Play It Up 30.7% Online Survey Summary Q6 What do you like most about your preferred concept? 112 48 47 42 40 38 35 5 4 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 It has the nature experience I’m looking for It has play for all ages It has the best green space/open space It has the recreation elements I think are most important I like all of the concepts to some extent It creates a social and activity hub for the community It has the bike-friendly experience I’m looking for I don’t like any of the three concepts Other (please specify) Mandatory Question (371 response(s)) Question type: Radio Button Question Online Survey Summary Most important to include: •41% Restroom •26% As many recreation features as possible •20% As much sound wall as possible •12% Features on the southern half Mandatory Question (371 response(s)) Question type: Radio Button Question Q7 There are cost tradeoffs in the concepts. What do you think is most important to include in the final design? Online Survey Summary Q7 Cost Tradeoffs Most important to include: •30% As much sound wall as possible •29% As many recreation features as possible •23% Restroom •17% Features on the southern half Mandatory Question (86 response(s)) Question type: Radio Button Question Q5 Preferred Concept 22% 42% 36% A - Wheel Fun B – Story Trail C – Play It Up Rancho Rinconada Neighborhood Participants Q8 Anything else you’d like to share? Concerns •Parking •Encampments •Graffiti, vandalism, safety •Conflicts between bikes and other users •Preserving south end as quiet/passive space •Sound wall reducing visibility/safety Optional question (103 response(s), 268 skipped) Question type: Essay Question Ideas / Solutions •Minimize parking issue by creating a bike-oriented destination with supporting features (restroom, water fountain) •Tables/benches/resting near play areas •Prioritize natural areas, planting Online Survey Summary Library Pop-Up Site Visit Virtual Meeting Online Survey 21% 46% 33% Preferred Concept Voting Combined Event Totals Summary: Preferred Concept Library Pop-Up Site Visit Virtual Meeting Online Survey 21% 46% 33% Preferred Concept Voting Combined Event Totals Summary: Preferred Concept All Community Feedback Total Votes Side by Side Comparison 107 134 176 127 158 181 181 296 204 192 285 295 208 270 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Bike Pump Track (young kids) Flex Lawn Fitness Station Circuit Interpretive Features Along Trails Simple Exercise Stations Bike Skills Courses (teens and adults) Picnic Grove Play Area Features Small Nature Play Elements Along the Trail Creekside Bench Overlooks Nature Play Areas Dry Creek and Expanded Natural Areas Creekside Bench Overlooks Creekside Deck Overlook Survey Library Site Visit Virtual Summary: Top Two Favorite Features All Community Feedback Total Votes Side by Side Comparison 107 134 176 127 158 181 181 296 204 192 285 295 208 270 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Bike Pump Track (young kids) Flex Lawn Fitness Station Circuit Interpretive Features Along Trails Simple Exercise Stations Bike Skills Courses (teens and adults) Picnic Grove Play Area Features Small Nature Play Elements Along the Trail Creekside Bench Overlooks Nature Play Areas Dry Creek and Expanded Natural Areas Creekside Bench Overlooks Creekside Deck Overlook Survey Library Site Visit Virtual Summary: Top Two Favorite Features Community Priorities From Top Concept (Story Trail) Connecting with nature Opening views to the creek Additional Community Priorities Play for all – variety of recreation opportunities for all ages, abilities, range of user groups Supporting an interconnected recreation system, future connections Social and resting spaces Restroom Direction for Final Concept Plan WHAT’S NEXT Design Process Three Design Alternatives Park and Trail Plan Community Input +Commissions City Council DISCUSSION EXTRA BACKGROUND SLIDES Project Phases Site Opportunities RECREATION •(South) Small open spaces for passive recreation or creek overlooks •Existing trail and park amenities •Existing small neighborhood park with play area and pedestrian bridge •(North) Large open space for a range of recreation opportunities •Connections to existing trail, Sterling Barnhart Park, Rancho Rinconada Pool, nearby schools CREEK •Views to the creek possible with berm and soil pile removals •Potential collaboration with schools for environmental education opportunities NOISE •Reduced noise level at sound walls •Lower noise levels far from expressway SOIL •Removal of soil piles (construction debris) •Reduction of impervious surface, improving creek health NOISE •Limited visibility at sound walls •Maintenance/emergency access points from expressway impact potential noise mitigation •Road noise and visibility of Expressway •Highway noise from I-280 SOIL •Remnant soil piles (construction debris) •Elevated levels of lead in soil adjacent to expressway •Remnant berms with mature tree roots limit removal Site Constraints ACCESS AND RECREATION •Limited parking (on-street only) •No current bike/pedestrian connection north CREEK •Saratoga Creek constraints: environmental agency regulations, no development below top of bank, limited tree removal •Utility coordination required with San Jose (water, sewer, stormwater) •Steep creek edge with stepped gabions Key Considerations •Offering a nature experience on this site •Sound wall extent •Partnerships/resources for successful creek restoration •Balancing bike focused activity with pedestrians •Inclusivity – all ages •Restroom addition logistics •Parking concerns •Camping & safety concerns •Allowing for North Connection Other considerations: Increasing activity in the park will help with some safety concerns Align with Parks Master Plan goals Final design should weigh the needs and desires of east Cupertino residents whose lack of park access prioritized this park acquisition Direction for Final Concept Plan PRC Special Meeting November 17, 2022 Presentations Item 3 Update on Fiscal Year 2022-23 City Work Program Item Intergenerational Engagement Intergenerational Engagement Update on City Work Program Item Fiscal Year 2022-2023 November 17, 2022 •Background •Current Status •Fiscal Impact •Recommended Action Agenda Background Many seniors have a wealth of lifelong experiences. Many teens do not have grandparents nearby. Activities cross generations could benefit both. Background •Create opportunities to interact together •Promote a higher sense of community Current Status •Bring back past intergenerational programming •Incorporate new ideas including board game socials, a walking club, and a silent disco The approved budget attached to the FY 2022-23 City Work Program item is $20,000. Fiscal Impact Receive an update on the status of the Intergenerational Engagement Fiscal Year 22-23 work program item and provide feedback. Recommended Action Intergenerational Engagement Update on City Work Program Item Fiscal Year 2022-2023 November 17, 2022