A new mini-park will be coming to West Middlefield Road following a public outreach and design campaign kicking off this spring.
The Mountain View City Council unanimously approved for the city manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Westwood Professional Services, Inc., a Texas-based company, for design and construction support services at a cost not to exceed $385,000. The cost will cover site analysis, conceptual and schematic design, preparation of construction documents and community outreach.
The selection comes as some members of the community expressed concern with the choice of the consultant, noting that it being out of state may lead to the city expending resources on services it does not need.
“Our number one goal is to listen to the neighborhood,” said John Marchant, community services director. “The process that’s being talked about tonight to develop this park is our typical park development process … we’re really starting with a clean slate.”
The council approved the acquisition of 538 Thompson Ave. in November 2022 and 2231 West Middlefield Road in June 2024.
Jennifer Ng, public works director, said the first community meeting would take place in the spring. Final design is due in 2027 and construction is set for 2028.
Councilmember Alison Hicks noted that the new information confirmed the consultant would have a local presence for the community.
“I hope that we’ve clarified that it’s a firm with a local basis as well and it will be doing full community outreach,” Hicks said.
