Item Coversheet
  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: 5/11/2026
DEPARTMENT:Parks
DIRECTOR:Ron Smith, Director of Parks and Recreation
AGENDA ITEM:

Approve an expenditure in the amount of $506,792 for landscape architect professional services for Mendomi Park Development, Project No. PKR-P-00121

RECOMMENDED ACTION:Approval of Expenditure

ITEM SUMMARY

To approve an expenditure for landscape architect professional services for Mendomi Park Development, Project No. PKR-P-00121, in the amount of $506,792 from Studio Outside LLC for the Parks and Recreation Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved

BACKGROUND

Mendomi Park Development, Project No. PKR-P-00121, will provide design services for the park in accordance with the Mendomi Park Master Plan developed through outreach to residents and businesses. The project will deliver a special use park to serve the rapidly growing Legacy West area. Design services include geotechnical investigation, civil engineering, architectural, structural engineering, electrical engineering, lighting and irrigation design for construction and site plans, as well as bidding and construction administration. The passive park development, based on the property's purchase and sale agreement and guided by public feedback, will include a new pavilion, lighted trails, seating areas, irrigation, and enhanced landscaping.

 

The Parks and Recreation Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $506,792 for landscape architect professional services from Studio Outside LLC for the Mendomi Park Development, Project No. PKR-P-00121. Studio Outside LLC was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2025-0172-AC Park Development and their past efforts in master planning and community engagement for the Mendomi Park Master Plan in 2025.

 

The benefit of this project is the provision of a passive park with safe, accessible trails, open spaces, and a pavilion that enhances recreational use of the site and complements the surrounding area for residents as well as existing and new businesses. If this project is not approved, funding approved by the voters will not be used for the design of the community directed improvements intended to maximize the site's potential.

 

Future action for this location includes the award of a construction contract upon completion of park improvement plans.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY/STRATEGIC GOALS

Funding for this item is available in the 2025-26 Park Improvements CIP and is planned in future years as well. Landscape architect professional services for Mendomi Park Development, Project No. PKR-P-00121, in the total amount of $506,792 will leave a balance of $61,736 for future design expenditures.

 

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Location Map4/21/2026Map
Mendomi Park Master Plan4/21/2026Map