Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicholas J. Calderon, Parks Director
Subject: Acceptance of a Community Project Funding Grant for the Coyote Point Recreation Area Playground Replacement Project
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Accepting a Community Project Funding Grant in the amount of $1,000,000 for the Coyote Point Recreation Area Playground Replacement Project, to be provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on a reimbursement basis; and
B) Authorizing the County Executive Officer, or the County Executive Officer's Designee, acting in consultation with the County Attorney, to execute such agreements, documents, and certifications as may be necessary and advisable to secure grant funding and reimbursement under the Community Project Funding Grant.
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BACKGROUND:
The Coyote Point Recreation Area ("Coyote Point") is a 149-acre County owned and operated park that is located in the City of San Mateo. The park includes three playgrounds, a segment of the Bay Trail, a beach, picnic and reservation areas, lawns for free play, multiple launch points for water sports, walking trails, and a marina. Coyote Point serves as both a local park and regional destination, hosting approximately 530,000 visitors a year, many of which are families and kids.
Coyote Point's most popular amenity, the Magic Mountain Playground, was constructed in 2006 and is rapidly approaching the end of its useful life. This playground includes multiple slides, various climbing structures, a three-story castle tower, swings, two play dragons, and a small tot-lot for the youngest visitors. As the playground continues to age and deteriorate, the Department is having to replace play equipment at an accelerated rate causing frequent closures of play elements and difficulty complying with California playground safety standards. Further, as playground trends evolve, current features lack creati...
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