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File #: 2025-616    Version: 1 Name:
Type: New Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/24/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/14/2025 Final action:
Title: Torino Regional Park Phase 1 Design Updates
Attachments: 1. Torino Park Site PLan June 9, 2025, 2. Torino Park Playground and Splash Pad Concept Presentation
Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Torino Regional Park Phase 1 Design Updates
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Submitted By: Zakariya M. Sherman, Executive Project Manager, Parks and Recreation

Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to enjoy culture, nature and fun activities.

Executive Summary (General Business): Kimley-Horn will present design updates for Torino Regional Park Phase 1, including the current site plan, proposed playground and splash pad amenities, and a brief overview of the project budget.

Presentation Information: Jonathan Haigh, PLA, ASLA, from Kimley-Horn will provide a brief presentation on the Torino Regional Park Phase I design. The presentation will include a review of the site plan, proposed playground and splash pad amenities, and a summary of the project budget. City staff will also be in attendance to address any questions.

Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the proposed playground and splash pad design for Torino Regional Park Phase I and authorize staff to proceed to 90% design development.

Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve a modified version of the playground and splash pad design and/or adjust the next design milestone.
2. Move that the Council not approve the proposed playground and splash pad design and provide staff with further direction.

Background: On June 24, 2024, Council approved the Torino Regional Park Conceptual Master Plan (Kimley-Horn) and the Phase 1 Funding and Phasing Recommendation. Phase 1 focuses on Parcel A, a 75-acre site with 62.4 acres of uplands and a 12.5-acre lake.

An amended design contract with Kimley-Horn was approved on October 28, expanding their continuing services contract to include the Torino design. Kimley-Horn is overseeing all aspects of Phase 1 design, including surveys, geotechnical assessments, environmental services, design phases through final plans and permitting, and specialized design services suc...

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