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CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Master Plan for Bozant "Bo" Katzakian Park
MEETING DATE: January 20, 1999
PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the master plan for Bozant "Bo" Katzakian
Park as presented by staff.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Parks and Recreation Department held a public workshop on
August 20, 1998 to solicit public input for this park on the
conceptual master plan developed by staff. A second presentation
was made by staff at the annual homeowners association meeting
on October 27, 1998 where staff presented the proposed plan to all the residents of the development. A
final public presentation was made by staff to the Parks and Recreation Commission on November 5,
1998 to approve the plan and move it forward for City Council approval.
The master plan to be presented to Council for approval has incorporated those features developed
through the public comment meetings and in keeping with the needs of the department. Two elements
requested at the meetings are not incorporated in the plan and will be discussed during the presentation
by staff. One of these elements, a fence along Turner road, was requested by property owners and
recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission with a 3-2 vote. The Commission also
recommended on a 3-2 vote to include a restroom. Department staff is not recommending either of
these elements.
Staff is recommending the following features for this 5.5 acre park: a 18 -space off-street parking lot; tot
lot with play equipment; covered picnic shelter; basketball court; practice softball diamond with
overlapping soccer field; area for portable restrooms; individual picnic tables and barbecues; bike rack;
benches; drinking fountain; open play fields; and a well site. The site is mounded along Turner Road as
well as internally to create spaces and visual barriers (see attached plan).
The park as designed is estimated to cost $480,000 with funds available through park impact fees. The
schedule for development is as follows:
Council approval of master plan: January 20, 1999
Construction drawings and specifications by staff: January -February
Authorization for advertisement of bids: March
Awarding of contract: May
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APPROVED:
H. Men Flynn — City Manager
01/11/99
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Master Plan for Bozant "Bo" Katzakian Park
January 20, 1999
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FUNDING:
No funding authorization is needed at this time. The maintenance impact on the
Parks Division is as follows:
Manpower (750 hours of seasonal labor):
Supplies/materials/portable restroom:
Total annual maintenance (excluding utilities):
Prepared by Dwight Dauber, Parks Superintendent
RW/DDlsb
Attachment
$6,000
$6,800
$12,800
Ron Williamson
Parks and Recreation Director
REGENT STREET
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SOZ,ANT "BO" KATZAKIAN PARK
MASTER P_AN
BO and LORRAINE KATZAKIAN
P. 0. BOX 1778
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241
January 19, 1999
Honorable Keith Land
Mayor of Lodi
Lodi, Ca. 95240
Dear Keith:
As I have stated in a formal letter to the Lodi City Council, I feel
extremely honored with the decision made by the Lodi City Council and
the citizens of Lodi for the distinction of naming the park after me. Due to
recent surgery I will be unable to make my presentation in person.
I appreciate the Parks and Recreation Department asking me to
review the plans for the park. I would like to state that the plans look
great and I hope it will bring joy and happiness to many people in the
future.
Again, thank you for this great honor.
Sincerely,