p_070212_council_study_session2Town of Los GatosCivic Center Master PlanTown CouncilStudy SessionFebruary 12, 2007
AgendaBackgroundWhy have a CCMP?Actions to-dateThe Civic Center Master PlanPrinciples Shaping the Vision Visions for Civic Center SiteConceptual Cost ModelFinancing SourcesIssues and OpportunitiesPublic Opinion PollParking StudyInterim NeedsNext StepsFinalize CCMPAchieving the Vision
Background SummaryLibrary planning in early 1980’sCCMP initiated in 2001Service Assessment – Oct. 2002Project on hold fall 2003 to Jan. 2006Operational Plan – May 2006Space Program – May 2006Four Site Options – June 2006WHAT services we deliver HOW we deliver services WHERE we deliver services Town Service Assessment Operational Plan Space Program
Key PrinciplesPlanning for Facilities is PrudentImprovements must be AffordableServices should Drive Space ProgramScope Limited to Current Site and Adjacent Town-Owned PropertiesReflect the “Heart of the Community”Maintain a “Small Town” feelCreate Easily Identified Central Points of Service
Key PrinciplesUse Emerging Technologies to Enhance Access to ServicesReuse Existing Town HallMaximize Green SpaceMaximize Views into the Site and BeyondPreserve and Increase Access to Pageant Grounds Protect Significant Trees to Extent Possible
Program SpaceSpace Name:LibraryPoliceCommunity ServicesTown Council/Community RoomCommunity/Rec. SpaceTown AdministrationCom. Dev./Customer AreaSupport / ConferenceTotal:Existing SF:13,9446,066 1,6103,62211,2195,7393,3757,00058,778SF Target:39,82118,369 2,8575,60320,8018,3837,80311,784115,421161(Existing)338 Total(Per Los Gatos Municipal Code)Parking Count
East Main StreetVision for Civic Center SitePageant WayVilla AvenueFiesta Way
Key FeaturesExtensive Green SpaceViews into Site and BeyondEnhanced Access to Pageant ParkOne-Level LibraryCombination of Public Assembly Spaces, including Space for Recreation ProgramsRe-use of Existing Civic Center, including One-Stop Community Development CenterOn-Site Police Facility Meeting “Essential Service” Building NeedsProtection of Majority of Significant Trees
Key Features Foothill Backdrop Allows Larger Scale Facilities at Back of Site, with the Site Rising to the Level of Pageant ParkHalf Levels of Existing Civic Center are Accessible to New Facilities and Green/Plaza SpaceHardscape Path Achieves Fire Truck Access for the BuildingsRe-Alignment of Fiesta Way to Edge of SiteUnderground and Above-Ground Garages to Meet Parking Needs
Phased Vision forCivic Center SitePageant WayVilla AvenueFiesta WayEast Main Street
Key FeaturesAllows Phasing Option for Build-Out of CCMPSeparate 2-Story Library, with Separate Underground GarageSeparate 2-Story Community Center, with Separate Underground Garage
Conceptual Cost ModelEstimates Based on Conceptual BuildingsParking Requirements from Town Code35% “Soft Costs” included – Architecture, Standard and Specialty Consultants, Technical Analysis, Development Process, Testing, Inspections, Contingency, etc.Today’s Dollars Reflected; Inflation will Increase CostsFFE and O&M Not Included
Conceptual Cost Model$ 9,128,70825,191 s.f. Civic Ctr. Renovation$87,133,794Total$17,549,460157 spacesParking Garage$14,832,25832,040 s.f. (new)Community Ctr.$ 7,712,82069 spacesParking Garage$22,060,43139,821 s.f. (new)Library$ 4,582,98084 spacesParking Garage$11,267,13718,369 s.f. (new)Police FacilityTotal Cost Est.Total Sq. Ft.Service
Financing Sources“Pay-as-you-go” (Cash)Reserve AccountsCapital Campaigns/FundraisingSale of PropertyJoint Partnerships“Pay-as-you-use” (Debt)Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment FinancingGeneral Obligation Bonds
Public Opinion PollPositive feelings about Town services and management of financesNo single issue identified as a serious problem facing Los Gatos 61% have not heard anything about CCMPSupport for bond measure to build public facilities falls below 2/3 majority neededSupport declines when tax impact is knownSupport for a new library is greater than support for police facility or community center
Public Opinion PollPublic outreach and education is needed before undertaking a bond measureSupport is not sufficient for moving forward in 2007Library should be a central focus of any potential bond measure
Issues and OpportunitiesParking study underway Key deficiencies in police facilities present critical need to address Other deficiencies in disability access in library, parking, and Neighborhood Center kitchenOpportunities for space to address police facilities deficiencies should be monitored
Direction and Next StepsSite visionDoes this represent a desirable vision for the Civic Center site?One combined library/community center or two separate facilities?Other feedback?Phasing approachOne facility first?Concurrent?Off-site for police?Financing optionsComments on potential sources?
Direction and Next StepsFinal CCMPTown Service AssessmentOperational Plan and Space ProgramExisting Conditions AnalysisParking StudyVision for the Civic Center siteConceptual Cost ModelPhasing StrategyPreliminary Financing StrategyAchieving the VisionIn-depth Financial AnalysisOptionsEducate then ProceedEducate and Proceed Concurrently
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