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Council approves Bedrock Park conceptual master plan and authorizes design development for phase 1
Summary
The council voted to approve the Bedrock Park conceptual master plan and to authorize the consultant to move into design development for phase 1, which includes irrigation, renovated turf, accessibility improvements and a kayak kiosk; staff reported a rough phase‑1 cost estimate of about $1.139 million.
The Oroville City Council on Oct. 7 approved a conceptual master plan for Bedrock Park and authorized consultants to proceed to design development and construction documents for phase 1.
Tim (city staff) told the council the recommended motion would let Mountain Design Group and the city complete construction documents and a preliminary cost estimate for phase 1. "We're at a point in Bedrock Park Design where we need your concurrence and permission to go on to design documents for phase 1," Tim said, listing phase‑1 items including a new irrigation system, renovated turf in the lower area, shade trees, code‑compliant stairs and a proposed kayak kiosk in the upper parking area.
Aubrey, the Mountain Design Group project manager, presented the conceptual master plan and said the firm envisions additional phase‑2 improvements later, including walking trails, a small play area, beach access and potential gentle wave features for paddlers. Aubrey noted the consultant's rough phase‑1 cost estimate of about $1.139 million, which includes construction and design fees for the phase described.
Nut graf: Council members expressed support for returning the park to active public use but also flagged funding and maintenance considerations. Several council members asked staff to consider security, maintenance capacity and levee stability as the project advances to design.
Council discussion stressed the need to balance ambition with realistic funding. Council members asked staff to coordinate with police and code enforcement on maintenance and security planning. Councilman Weber urged a close review of levee and safety issues; staff said the U.S. Army Corps had recently reviewed levees and would provide additional reports.
The council voted to authorize the consultant to proceed with design development and construction documents for phase 1. The clerk announced "Motion passes. 5 yeses." The motion authorizes the contractor to prepare design documents that would be used to apply for grants and for future construction procurement.
Ending: Staff said completing design documents will make the project more competitive for grant funding; council members asked staff to include maintenance, safety and agency coordination in the next design phase.
