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Toyon Park Playground Sitework Acceptance of work 2 September 7, 2010 modifications, and general improvements in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Current Citv Council Police To upgrade City parks and park play equipment to comply with ADA and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements. Previous Citv Council Action(s) • On April 19, 2010, by Resolution 2010 -055, the City authorized the City Manager to sign a Letter of Intent for KaBOOM! stating that if a site within the City was selected, the City will have reviewed the Draft Community Partner Agreement and will be prepared to sign the final Community Partner Agreement • On May 3. 2010, by Resolution 2010 -052, the City Council authorized the City Manager to approve plans and call for bids on the subject project • On July 7. 2010, by Resolution 2010 -089, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Jim Freethy Construction, Inc. for the subject project. Applicable General Plan Policy Conforms with General Plan Goal 21.01, which encourages both renovation and ADA upgrades of City parks. Environmental Review A California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption for the project was filed with Alameda County on March 26, 2010, pursuant to Section 15302. Code Compliance Review Work complied with all applicable building codes. Board/ Commission Findings The Recreation and Parks Commission was informed of the KaBOOM! playground application at its April 7, 2010 meeting. Summary of Public Outreach Efforts The KaBOOM! design process required that a local non -profit partner with the City to raise funds for the project, outreach to the community, bring in volunteers and provide co- chairs for the many planning committees. The City received support from the local Rotary Club for this project. As part of the Design Day on July 22, 2010, a community workshop was held to solicit input from the community that formed the basis for the selection of the playground equipment.