Half Moon Bay’s Carter Park Groundbreaking Ceremony a Wonderful Success with Assemblymember Berman and Supervisor Horsley Attending

PRESS RELEASE. Thursday, May 19th, 2022, the City celebrated and held the Carter Park Groundbreaking Ceremony. Over 100 attendees enjoyed beautiful weather and smooth sounds of the Half Moon Bay High School Jazz Band. Mayor Debbie Ruddock and Assemblymember Marc Berman shared thoughtful words about the project, and we were joined by the daughter and granddaughters of the park’s namesake, John L. Carter.

The day was met with sunshine and delicious food provided by Half Moon Bay Coffee Co. The City looks forward to next steps in the project, which include construction starting within the next month.

For more information about the project, you can visit the Carter Park project web page. Thank you to the community members who attended this momentous celebration!

La ceremonia de inauguración de Carter Park, un éxito maravilloso

May 19th, 2022 la Ciudad celebró la Ceremonia de Inauguración de Carter Park. Más de 100 asistentes disfrutaron del hermoso clima y los suaves sonidos de la Half Moon Bay High School Jazz Band. La alcaldesa Debbie Ruddock y el asambleísta Marc Berman compartieron palabras reflexivas sobre el proyecto, e incluso se nos unieron la hija y la nieta del homónimo del parque, John L. Carter. El día fue recibido con sol y deliciosa comida proporcionada por Half Moon Bay Coffee Co. La ciudad espera con interés los próximos pasos en el proyecto, que incluyen la construcción que comienza dentro del próximo mes. Para obtener más información sobre el proyecto, puede visitar la página web del proyecto Carter Park. ¡Gracias  a los miembros de la comunidad que asistieron a esta celebración trascendental!

VIDEO. From the City of Half Moon Bay City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 18th, 2022 at 7:00pm by Zoom.

Carter Park Staff Report from 4/19/2022 Agenda

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Carter Park Improvements

Project Updates:

• Planning Commission provided CEQA review, adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and approved the CDP earlier this year
• Total project costs are estimated at $5.8M
• California’s State Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, approved on June 28, includes $4.75 million for major renovations and improvements to Half Moon Bay’s John L. Carter Memorial Park
• The State funding, which makes this project a reality, is thanks to Assemblymember Marc Berman who persevered for the last few years to ensure the State budget included an allocation for Carter Park.
• This funding now allows the project to start construction by early 2022, with completion expected in late 2022.  Without State funding, it is unclear when the City would have been able to fund and construct the project.
• Now, that community vision for Carter Park is very near to coming to fruition. We can all look forward to a groundbreaking event this winter, and a grand opening of the renovated and improved John L. Carter Memorial Park in the next year!

Project Description: The Parks Master Plan identified John L. Carter Memorial Park as an opportunity to create a more actively utilized space by adding improvements to facilitate greater opportunities for performances and day camps. The purpose of this project is to develop a long‐term plan for the site and identify projects that may be completed in the near-term to improve the site.

Project Status: Outreach Phase – thank you to all who filled out the Carter Park survey through June 24, 2019!

Funding Source: General Fund (With support from the State and private fundraising)

Contact:

• Karen Decker, Senior Management Analyst, E-mail
• Maz Bozorginia, City Engineer, Email

More Information:

• Current Capital Improvement Program
• Conceptual Plan (coming soon)

*Project Renderings courtesy of ELS Architecture and Urban Design

 

PRESS RELEASE. From the City of Half Moon Bay on April 21st, 2022.

Carter Park Renovation Project – Next Steps

Great news! The City Council recently awarded a construction contract for the Carter Park Renovation Project. The selected contractor, Wickman Development and Construction, will be working with the City Public Works Department to renovate and reconstruct Carter Park into a wonderful, updated destination for the entire community.

The project includes a new amphitheater with terraced seating, a new stage with storage space and changing room, a children’s play area, picnic area, restroom and concession stand building, park access improvements, solidarity trail, landscaping, stage lighting and audio/visual equipment, park entrance signage, and utility improvements.

Thanks to the involved members of the community, the City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission, and City staff for bringing the project to this milestone. And, a special thanks to Assemblymember Marc Berman and his staff for assisting the City with obtaining $4.75 million in state funding.

Mobilization and demolition is scheduled to begin in May of 2022 with construction anticipated to continue through December. Please note that the schedule will be highly contingent on weather, especially given the proximity of Pilarcitos Creek, and potential supply chain issues for construction related materials. Total cost of construction is anticipated to be $4,971,000. Donation opportunities are still available for three specific project elements that are not currently included in the project: 1) children’s play equipment, 2) stage lighting and audio/visual equipment, and 3) park entrance sign.

What to expect during the project:

• The park will be closed to the public, with temporary construction fencing in place.
• Construction hours are 7 AM – 6 PM. There may be occasions when there is a need to extend these hours and/or allow weekend work. These will be the exception and the City will provide the community with as much advance information as possible.
• Construction traffic will utilize Stone Pine Road. Staff and the Project Manager will ensure the contractor and subcontractors are abiding by applicable rules and conditions of approval.

Please use extra caution as you walk, bike, or drive in the vicinity of Carter Park and Stone Pine Road.

Questions regarding this project should be directed to:

Maziar Bozorginia, City Engineer, City of Half Moon Bay, (650) 726-8251 /[email protected]

Jonathan Woo, Assistant Engineer, City of Half Moon Bay, (650) 726-8265 / [email protected]

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City Council of Half Moon Bay Meets ~ 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm

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The New Now ~ Virtual Remote Public Agency Meetings

Watch streaming, or the Pacifica Coast TV video, that we will post. Stay tuned!

The meeting will be held at the Adcock Community Center for any members of the public who wish to speak in person, though we do encourage all members to participate remotely.

The meeting will be:

• streamed live on Comcast Channel 27 and Pacific Coast TV website
• the City’s website online (via Granicus)
• and on Facebook Live
  • one in English (City of Half Moon Bay FB Page)
  • one in Spanish (City of Half Moon Bay Recreation FB Page)
• Recorded by Pacific Coast TV (PCTV)

Members or the public are welcome to submit comments (in accordance with the three-minute per speaker limit) via email

to [email protected] prior to or during the meeting, via Facebook live during the meeting, and via two phone lines during the meeting – (650) 477-4963 (English) and (650) 445-3090 (Spanish).

The City Clerk will read all comments into the record.

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