Item 17 - Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for Landscape (10th and Flower Park)

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Proposal to provide Landscape Architectural Design Services for loth and Flower Park — RFP No. 22-124 D. Project Understanding Approach and Understanding THE VALUE OF DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. (DEA) Having had the opportunity to partner with the City of Santa Ana (City) on the design and implementation of three similar parks (Memory Lane, Mariposa Park and Standard and McFadden Park), DEA has a significant understanding of the process by which the City has successfully achieved much needed recreational opportunities for the community! All of the parks began with a strong conceptual design developed by the City and further refined through the public outreach process. For the 10th and Flower Park, it will be a collaboration between DEA and the City to develop the conceptual park plan with input from the public. The park is located in an underserved neighborhood with expected enthusiastic involvement from the community and funding from sources requiring strict adherence to project schedules and design programs given grant funding guidelines. 10th and Flower Park will require very similar processes for design and construction and will include design amenities that can be found in the aforementioned list of parks. These park projects were a successful collaboration between the City and DEA. Our interest continues to be a part of the City's goal of providing the local community with access to wellness and recreational facilities. The City of Santa Ana continues to make great strides in providing parks for the community. 10th and Flower Park will be connected with nearby public transportation and in close proximity to the public library and schools, thus we can expect a busy and vibrant active park with amenities for all. The juxtaposition of the selected park improvements will be important to ensure that we consider safety, visibility, adjacencies, noise, circulation and access. a FUNDING p Based on the information noted in the RFP, the City has secured funding from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program. The 1.27-acre project site is located at the southeast corner of the W. 10th Street and N. Flower Street intersection and is currently composed of nine separate parcels in addition to Garnsey Street identified as low -density residential land use and zoned Professional. The proposed park design will look to incorporate North Garnsey Street and three residential parcels. o PUBLIC INPUT o� 1 - oo We understand that the City would like to hold at least two public outreach meetings during the development of the conceptual plan. The DEA team will provide presentation materials including graphics and renderings such that we can discuss key aspects of the park design by gaining input from local residents on desired park features. The anticipated park elements may include: ■ Hardscape / walkways ■ Playground equipment with rubberized play surface ■ Decorative pedestrian bridge and decomposed granite walkways (per RFP page Al-4) ■ Canvas shade structures ■ Basketball court (per RFP page Al-4) ■ Exercise area ■ Turf play area ■ Skateboard court (per RFP page Al-4) ■ Perimeter fencing if applicable ■ California friendly / Waterwise landscaping with shade trees ■ Automatic irrigation system (new water service) ■ Site amenities (park monument sign, benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, bike racks and a drinking fountain) DEA's success on previous City park projects, demonstrates our team's consistent process and collaboration in delivering quality projects. 6 1 February 28, 2023 1 David Evans and Associates, Inc.