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Orinda council backs phased park improvements, prioritizing accessible entry and restroom upgrade
Summary
City staff presented a four-phase master plan for the downtown Community Park (CIP 4112). Council prioritized accessibility work and a $25,000 restroom upgrade as phase 1, asked staff to pursue grants and community fundraising for later phases and to return with detailed budgets and community input.
Orinda — The Orinda City Council on Dec. 2 received a staff update on the Community Park master plan (CIP 4112) and directed staff to prioritize accessibility improvements and a modest restroom upgrade while developing community input and phased work for playgrounds, a band shell and other park improvements.
Public Works Director Scott Christie described an alternative approach to making the park accessible that places accessible parking and an improved entry near the Kindergym and community center instead of replacing the front stairs with a long switchback ramp. "We believe this is a preferred option for the access," Christie said, noting the approach reduces grading and avoids extensive retaining walls.
Christie said staff proposes scaling back an earlier, more extensive restroom remodel and instead…
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