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Council approves $626,216 planning agreement for Norwalk, Holifield and Robert White parks
Summary
The council approved a budget amendment and contract with David Bolt’s design firm to prepare master plans and designs for Norwalk Park, Holifield Park and Robert White Park, funded by the Park Renovation Fund and a County Technical Assistance Program allocation.
The Norwalk City Council on March 18 approved a $626,216 budget amendment and a planning and design services agreement to update master plans for Norwalk Park, Holifield Park and Robert White Park.
Sonia Bautres, who presented the staff report, said the city received a $181,740 Technical Assistance Program (TAP) allocation from the Los Angeles County Regional Parks and Open Space program to support planning for additional park acreage and that existing park renovation funds would cover the remainder of the fee. Staff recommended awarding the contract to David Bolt’s design firm (proposal listed as David Bolt’s Design) after an RFP evaluation; Bryant Avalos, studio manager for the firm, attended the meeting to answer questions.
The agreement will update the Norwalk Park master plan to incorporate newly acquired Caltrans lots and connect parking areas with the aquatic pavilion; prepare a Holifield Park master plan that incorporates 15 acres the city received from the U.S. Air Force; and complete a master plan for Robert White Park to guide future improvements such as lighting, irrigation, accessible parking and additional amenities. Staff said the work is intended to strengthen the city’s eligibility for future state and county park funding programs, including the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Councilmembers praised the project and asked the consultant about design precedent; Avalos referenced recent award‑winning projects the firm has completed in nearby jurisdictions. Councilmember Anne Valencia and others also asked that the plans incorporate native landscaping, biodiversity and water‑conservation elements. The resolution authorizing the budget amendment and the design agreement passed on a unanimous roll call.
The contract sum was presented as $626,216; staff said $444,476 would come from the City’s Park Renovation Fund and $181,740 from the county TAP allocation. Work will proceed under the city manager’s signature subject to city attorney approval of final contract form.
