Item 38 - Standard and McFadden Park located at 1117 S Standard Avenue

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PFN No. 2023-01, PW No. 2023-03, GPA No. 2023-01 , & AA No. 2023-01 for Gerardo Mouet Park (1117 S. Standard Avenue) October 23, 2023 Page 2 Table 1: Project and Location Information Item Information Project Address &Council Ward 1117 S. Standard Avenue—Ward 6 Nearest Intersection Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue General Plan Designation Existing Low Density Residential (LR-7) Proposed Open Space (OS) Zoning Designation Existing Multiple-Family Residence (R-3) Proposed Open Space Land (0) North Apartments Surrounding Land Use East Apartments South Commercial West Commercial Property Size 0.75-acre Existing Site Development Vacant (future park site) Use Permissions Section 41-584(a) of the SAMC Code Sections Affected Sections 27-12, 33-5, and 41-665 of the SAMC Project Background In 2017, the subject property was deeded to the City for the purpose of developing a public park. In 2019, the City submitted a grant application for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program and was awarded $3,600,000 for the construction of the subject park. In 2021, the City entered into an agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. to provide design and construction support services for the subject park. On September 19, 2023, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Legion Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $3,366,625 for the construction and completion of the public park. The park construction is estimated to be completed in winter of 2024. The park will include amenities catered to serve the surrounding community. The scope of work for the park includes the removal of the existing asphalt alley, synthetic soccer field, chain link fence, planter boxes, landscaping, and the construction of a new concrete alley, skate park, multi-purpose basketball court, playground and fitness equipment, site furnishings, lighting, wrought iron fencing and concrete masonry walls, decorative signage, landscaping, irrigation, and a security system. Public Facilities Naming (PFN) No. 2023-01 In accordance with Section 33-5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), staff is recommending that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving PFN No. 2023-01 to name the subject park to "Gerardo Mouet Park." The PRCSA solicited park names through a social media survey campaign, during the period of June 22, 2023 through July 14, 2023. Staff used the naming criteria, listed per Section 33-6(c) of the SAMC, as the benchmark for submittals, which includes the following requirements: