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San Carlos council approves Harrington Park renovation, delays full block work
Summary
After months of design review, San Carlos voted to approve final design and direct staff to advertise plans for Harrington Park (Phase 1A). Council split opinion over a permanent pavilion and fountain; staff will return with refined designs for the 700 block (Phase 1B).
The San Carlos City Council on June 9 narrowly approved the final design for Harrington Park and directed staff to proceed with plans, specifications and a public bid package for Phase 1A.
The approved action, adopted as Resolution 2025-54, covers the conceptual and 50% design elements for the park restoration and related site work. The council also passed a companion resolution, 2025-55, directing staff to prepare and advertise the plans and specifications so the city can go to construction bidding for Phase 1A. The votes on both measures recorded Vice Mayor Venitates and Councilmember Rack in support; Councilmember Leighton opposed; Councilmember Dugan abstained; Mayor Sarah Mcdow voted yes.
The design presented by WRT and partner Wear Associates places a pavilion and a water feature within a flexible plaza intended for small-to-medium performances, everyday seating, and improved landscaping. Consultants emphasized that the…
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