The document summarizes the history and renovation planning process for the Northridge Recreation Center. It details renovations and additions to the building since its original construction in 1982. In 2014, a focus group was formed and surveys conducted to determine priorities for renovating the center. This led to a proposed concept plan in 2016 to improve the entrance and lobby area, which was approved by delegates. The next steps outlined completing design and contractor selection in 2017 to begin construction with an anticipated completion in November 2017.

1. NORTHRIDGE RENOVATION
Building History
1982 - Original building completed by Developer – Mission Viejo
1986 - Addition - Gym
2001 - Addition of Cardio & Weight Area $6.2M
2013 - Men’s and Women’s Showers Renovated $80K
McKinstry Energy Saving Project $1.0M (Total Project $2.5M)
2015 - Gym and Racquetball Flooring replaced $156K

2. NORTHRIDGE RENOVATION
Planning & Vetting Process
2014 - Facilities Focus Group Formed – (Delegates & Members invited)
Frequent Users Survey – (All Facilities participated)
Conclusion: Renovate Rec. Center with special attention given to improving the Entrance & Lobby.
2015-16 - National Architectural Consultant completed a comprehensive Space Planning Study
Resource Document (62 pgs.) – Examined open to close usage data for all facilities.
Staff Team conducted extensive Feasibility Analysis
Staff tied findings into proposed improvements for Northridge
2016 - Concept Plan Developed (Presented to Delegates & Posted to Website in June)
Public comments/suggestions welcomed
August - Delegates approved moving forward with the project based on the concept plan.
Finance Committee & Delegates approve freeing up $75K from the 2017 Budget to begin the
design process in September.

3. NEXT STEPS
PROPOSED FOR 2017 COMPLETION
Aug. 2016 - RFP’s sent to Architects - (Select a Design Team)
Analyze Construction Cost Consultant Findings
Finalize Total Project Cost Estimate for 2017 Budget
Sept./ Oct. - Begin Design Process
Send RFP’S to Contractors – (Select a Contractor)
Nov. - Budget Approval
April 2017 - Begin Construction
Nov. - Complete Construction