Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Peggy Jensen, Interim Parks Director
Subject: Approval of a new Physics Play Area at CuriOdyssey
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The approval of CuriOdyssey's request to construct a new Physics Play Area within its leasehold at the Coyote Point Recreation Area; and
B) The Parks Director, or the Parks Director's designee, to approve future requests from CuriOdyssey to remodel or make alterations or additions to its facilities that are consistent with CuriOdyssey's governing lease; and
C) The Parks Director to file a Notice of Exemption for a California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption.
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BACKGROUND:
CuriOdyssey is a not-for-profit science and wildlife center that operates on County-owned land pursuant to a lease agreement with the County. Through educational programs, interactive exhibits, and a wildlife center, CuriOdyssey helps children develop the tools necessary to understand the changing world.
To further help children understand how science is involved in everyday life, CuriOdyssey seeks to construct a Physics Play Area within its leasehold. A rendering of the proposed play area is attached as Exhibit A. The Physics Play Area, inspired by Magical Bridge playgrounds, will be designed to serve people with varied levels of physical and mental abilities. Proposed improvements include a disk spinner, in-ground carousel, disk swing, net spinner, tot area, and a slide. With these improvements, CuriOdyssey can be more inclusive in who it serves.
Pursuant to the governing lease agreement between the County and CuriOdyssey, CuriOdyssey is required to secure County approval prior to remodeling or making any alterations or additions to its facilities.
DISCUSSION:
On May 31, 2019, Parks Department staff, CuriOdyssey staff, and Supervisor Groom met to discuss the proposed project. On Ju...
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