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Council approves park restroom locations and files CEQA notice of exemption (PW0325)
Summary
The council voted unanimously to approve staff-recommended restroom locations at four neighborhood parks and to file Notice of Exemption PW0325 under CEQA; staff will return in early 2026 with final designs, cost estimates, and funding recommendations.
Council adopted a resolution approving recommended locations for new two-unit park restrooms at Wickland, Bethany, Altimont and Qua neighborhood parks and authorized filing Notice of Exemption PW0325 under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff said the council previously reviewed five restroom options and that staff now recommends a traditionally constructed two-unit restroom (option one) at each park based on proximity to utilities, accessibility and constructability. Staff noted that final costs and funding sources will be developed during the design and procurement stage and returned to council in early 2026.
Council discussion focused on site visibility, impacts to park character and proximity to utilities. Council Member Disco urged prioritizing locations that preserve sightlines and reduce prominent placement at gateways; Vice Mayor Tingle said option one is generally the most cost-effective. Council then moved and unanimously approved the resolution and the CEQA notice of exemption; staff will return with final cost estimates and a request to appropriate funds and award a construction contract at a later date.
The notice of exemption (PW0325) will be filed with the county clerk as part of the next steps, and staff said routine site refinements may be made during design to address constructability or field conditions.
