HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Albert Park Playground ImprSAN RAFAEL Agenda Item No: 5.b
THE CITY WITH A MISSION Meeting Date: August 7, 2017
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Public Works P�
Prepared by: Bill Guerin, City Manager Approval:
Director of Public Works
Debbie Younkin,
Community Services Director
File No.: 22.04.45
TOPIC: ALBERT PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ABEY ARNOLD
ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALBERT PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, TO
INCREASE THE COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,080 FOR A TOTAL
NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $92,035.
RECOMMENDATION: Accept informational report on the Albert Park playground improvements and
adopt the resolution.
BACKGROUND: In 1937, Jacob and Annie Albert conveyed nine acres of property by deed to the City
of San Rafael for use as a neighborhood park. Over the years, Albert Park has been improved and added
to, including two ball fields, a stadium, four tennis courts, two playgrounds, a picnic area, the San Rafael
Community Center, a formal park entry, the Marin Bocce Complex, Parkside Children's Center, and
parking facilities.
In 2015 the San Rafael Park and Recreation Commission held nine months of outreach meetings asking
residents to identify priorities for neighborhood parks. More than 60 suggestions were submitted for
Albert Park. The highest priority was recognized as the need for the replacement of equipment in the
existing children's play area.
The City Council approved $50,000 to be allocated from San Rafael's portion of Measure A funds, which
was a 1/4 cent sales tax increase to support parks and open space county -wide and approved by Marin
voters in November 2012.
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
File No.: 4-3-628
Council Meeting: 08/07/2017
Disposition: Resolution 14377
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2
In May 2016, the `B Team' was formed by parents and business owners in the Gerstle neighborhood who
expressed common concerns for security and making enhancements to Albert Park. The team organized
to lead awareness and seek improvements to public spaces along the B Street corridor of San Rafael. B
Teams' goals include increasing the amenities in Albert Park to attract more neighborhood users by
proposing that the City install a new children's playground area. The proposed project would also replace
the existing seating area at the B Street entrance to the park, which currently attracts loitering, garbage,
etc. The Parks and Recreation Commission met with the B Team in July 2016 and agreed to form a
partnership for community outreach, design, and fundraising for the project.
The B Team proposed the idea of creating an expanded playground area in Albert Park to the Park and
Recreation Commission in July 2016, who subsequently recommended the idea to the City Council. City
Council approved and allocated additional funding through the Capital Improvement Program for the
expansion of the planned playground project.
The B Team partnered with the City to communicate with residents and businesses about the project and
to engage them in the process to determine what specific type of improvements to pursue.
In August 2016, City staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for landscape architectural services to
prepare an initial site opportunities and constraints report, perform public outreach, and develop two to
three design concepts for playground improvements. On September 2, 2016, the City received a total of
four proposals for the development of preliminary plans for the Albert Park playground located just south
of the B Street Community Center. On November 7, 2016, the San Rafael City Council authorized the
City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Abey Arnold Associates to work with the
community and provide preliminary plans for the playground.
In the winter of 2017, several public meetings were held with City staff and our consultant, Phil Abey, to
obtain input from the community as well as review and vote on conceptual design options such as colors,
site layout, playground equipment, etc. Input from the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association and the B
Team along with residents and business owners was very helpful in guiding this project to a preferred
alternative. The preferred alternative for this site includes a play structure area and various improvements
that will allow more community access in the park with fencing and playground areas that benefit
children and families. See Attachment A.
ANALYSIS: The proposed project has been designed based on feedback gained through community
surveys and community engagement.
Preliminary feedback was collected in 2015 by the B Team through an informal survey to neighbors that
identified new playgrounds, stage, and a bathroom as the top three priorities of their park wish list.
Following the priority of new playgrounds, the Community Services Department administered a survey to
the community in January 2017 to identify age groups of potential playground users and which elements
or equipment are most important to their experience. From the 112 responses, Ages 5-12 and 3-4 years
were most represented and the three most important playground elements were swings, slides, and
climbers.
Utilizing the results from both surveys, the project team identified an ideal site for a new playground at
Albert Park and introduced the project scope at a community meeting on January 12, 2017. A brief
background of the project was provided and attendees described optimal park design, and facilitated
group discussion and brainstorming occurred. Community members shared priorities, concerns, and ideal
locations to share project information and updates to maximize community involvement.
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Paae: 3
In March 2017, the Park and Recreation Commission approved the conceptual design for Albert Park
Improvement Project as envisioned by Phil Abey with significant input from the B Team and the public
with the flexibility to modify the design to include universal access, with new ideas for equipment.
Abey Arnold Associates' original contract in the amount of $37,955 included the preliminary design
portion of the Albert Park improvements project which has been completed. The next step in the process
is to prepare construction documents needed to bid the project and obtain a contractor to construct
improvements. Abey Arnold Associates has a good working knowledge of the project, the site, and this
community's specific interests. Based on these factors, staff recommends amending Abey Arnold
Associates' contract to complete the remainder of the design by developing the bid documents, which
includes plans, specifications, and estimates for the Albert Park playground improvement project. The
contract amendment is for an additional $54,080 which includes services for both the final construction
documents as well as any design services needed during construction.
Environmental Review
The project proposes minor improvements and changes to an existing public park facility. As these
improvements are not significant, the activity is exempt from environmental review per CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15304 (Minor Alterations of Land). A Notice of Exemption will
be filed with the Marin County Recorder should the Council act to approve this project.
FISCAL IMPACT: San Rafael's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) lists the Albert Park
Improvements Project with a FY 17/18 additional design and construction budget of $610,000 in 2017.
An additional $46,135 was spent on conceptual design and survey work in FY16/17. The following table
shows the $656,135 ($46,135 FY16/17 plus $610,000 FY17/18) project cost and its funding sources.
FUNDING SOURCES
Project Funding Sources Allocation Funding Year
Parkland Dedication Fund #240 $46,135 FY16/17
Measure A Open Space Fund #241 $310,000 FY17/18
Parkland Dedication Fund #240 $300,000 FY17/18
Total Available Funds $656,135
EXPENSES
Category Allocation I Notes
Design $37,955 Abey Arnold Associates Landscape
Architectural Design
Design $8,180 BKF Topographic Survey
Abey Arnold Associates Contract
Design $54,080 Amendment
Subtotal Design $100,215
See note below
Construction $505,380
10% Contingency $50,540 Estimated Contingency
Subtotal Construction $555,920
Total Project Cost $656,135
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Paae: 4
* The preliminary estimate provided by Abey Arnold for construction is $641,300 which includes a ten
percent contingency ($583,000+$58,300). If the contract amendment is approved, staff will direct Abey
Arnold to value engineer the design in order to reduce the overall construction cost to keep the
construction contract at $555,920. In addition, the B Team has started fundraising and additional funds
will go to support additional wish list items the community has requested. If additional funds are raised,
the construction cost will be adjusted and the design modified to re -incorporate improvements removed
through the VE effort.
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Paye: 5
OPTIONS:
1. Accept the informational report and adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
the contract amendment with Abey Arnold Associates in a total contract amount not to exceed
$92,035 ($37,955 initial + $54,080 amendment).
2. Do not accept the proposal from Abey Arnold Associates and direct staff to issue an RFP for
design and construction support services. This option will delay construction on this project to
spring 2018.
3. Do not accept the proposal from Abey Arnold Associates and provide further direction to staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit 1 to Amendment- Scope of Services
3. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
4. Attachment A - Sketch of Preferred Alternative
RESOLUTION NO. 14377
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ABEY ARNOLD ASSOCIATES FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
ALBERT PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $54,080 FORA TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $92,035.
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Albert Park Improvements Project
#11299 in the City's 3 -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2016/17
through 2018/19 in June 2016; and
WHEREAS, the cost for design and construction of this project will be $310,000
appropriated from the Measure A (#241), and $300,000 from Parkland Dedication (#240) funds;
and
WHEREAS, City staff determined that landscape architectural design services
from qualified consultants were required for this project to prepare an initial site opportunities
and constraints report, perform public outreach, and prepare preliminary concept designs,
alternatives and estimates for the Albert Park Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a
professional services contract with Abey Arnold Associates dated November 7, 2016; and
WHEREAS Abey Arnold Associates has attended several community meetings on
this subject and worked with community members to develop a preferred alternative for the
Albert Park Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS additional design services are needed to develop construction level
plans, specifications and estimates for the Albert Park Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS Abey Arnold Associates is very familiar with the community needs
and with the City's procedures and requirements for developing construction level documents;
and
WHEREAS Abey Arnold Associates has provided a proposal for developing
construction level documents to support the Albert Park Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends amending the original professional services
agreement to include additional services for the development of construction level
documentation and some construction support services in an amount not to exceed $54,080; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the proposal from Abey Arnold Associates and
found it to be complete and within industry standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
San Rafael hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement between Abey Arnold Associates and the City for additional
services and compensation of $54,080, for a total contract amount not to exceed $92,035, in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit "1" and incorporated herein by reference, subject to final
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to take any and all such actions and make changes as may be necessary to accomplish
the purpose of this resolution.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
Council of said City on the 171 day of July 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin and Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: McCullough
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WITH ABEY ARNOLD ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT to Professional Services Agreement is entered into thisae day
of SSG°' _ , 2017 by and between the CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (hereinafter
"CITY"), and ABEY ARNOLD ASSOCIATES, INC., a corporation (hereinafter
"CONTRACTOR").
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WHEREAS, on November 7, 2016, the CITY and CONTRACTOR entered into a
Professional Services Agreement for design services (the "Agreement") in connection with the
Albert Park Playground Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $37,955.00; and
WHEREAS, the CITY now desires CONTRACTOR to provide additional design and
construction support services for the Albert Park Playground Improvements Project;
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
1. Section 2 of the Agreement entitled "DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR" is amended
to include the additional services described as Work Tasks I, II, and III in CONTRACTOR's
proposal dated May 24, 2017, attached to this Amendment as Exhibit "A" and incorporated
herein by reference.
2. Section 4 of the Agreement entitled "COMPENSATION" is amended to include
additional compensation not to exceed $54,080.00 for the services of CONTRACTOR to be
provided pursuant to this Amendment, as specified in Exhibit "A", for a total contract amount
not to exceed $92,035.00.
3. Except as specifically amended herein, all of the provisions, terms and obligations
of the Agreement between the parties shall remain valid and shall be in force after this
Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the date
first set forth above.
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ABEY ARNOLD ASSOCIATES, INC.
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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May 24, 2017
Kevin McGowan
Department of Public Works
City of San Rafael
1 1 1 Morphew Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Dear Kevin:
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The following is our scope of work and fee proposal for continuing our
work on the Albert Park Play Area. After completing the Concept Plan
and outreach to the community, we are ready to continue working on
final plans for bidding and installation.
Summary:
The Concept Plan is ready to go to Council for final approval. To get to
this point, we have met with City Staff and the Community B Team to set
the scope and location of the project. Then we introduced the project to
the community and VIP City Staff for input. After receiving input from the
community and City Staff, we finalized the Concept Plan and presented it
to the community for feedback. Overall, the input has been favorable so
we feel confident that we are pointed in the right direction.
City Staff is still receiving ongoing community input on the Concept Plan
that can be incorporated in the final design and construction document
phase as minor adjustments to the Concept Plan. Our fee proposal for
continuing with final plans and construction documents phase is as
follows:
Scope of Work and Fee:
Work Task
Fee
Project Management and Coordination $5,520.00
A. 3 City Staff progress meetings.
B. Incorporate final comments from Concept.
C. Provide schedule and updates.
II. Construction Documents Phase $38,180.00
A. Design Development of Concept.
B. 35% Plans, Specs. and Estimate.
C. 65% Plans, Specs. and Estimate.
D. 95% Plans, Specs. and Estimate.
E. Final Plans and Specifications for bidding.
F. Use City boiler plate for specifications.
G. Provide bid items list.
H. Submit drawings to MMWD for approval.
III. Construction Installation Phase $10,380.00
A. Preconstruction Meeting.
B. Site visits during construction.
C. Review contractor submittals.
D. Respond to contractor RFIs.
E. Change order assistance.
F. Final installation review and punch list.
Items 1 -III will be billed monthly basis. Any work provided in addition to
items above will be billed as extra services at $175.00 per hour for
consultation and meeting time, $120 per hour for design time and
$100.00 per hour for drafting and administration or on an agreed upon
lump sum basis.
This fee proposal anticipates using any remaining fee that is left over from
the Concept Plan phase agreement. This will help keep our additional
construction drawings phase total fee down.
I am attaching our hourly task fee breakdown along with scope and
responsibility items confirmation.
The community is very enthusiastic about this project. We feel that being
the designers of the project, we can further expedite the process for
timely installation. Please let me know if you have any questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,
Phil Abey
San Rafael Albert Park Construction Documents Phase Proposal 2 of 2
Fee Proposal
Client: City of San Rafael
Project: Albert Park Improvements Construction Documents
Date: April 20, 2017
Abey Arnold Associates
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE:
Principal (AAA)
Work Task
Hrs $175/hr
0.00 Preliminary Design Phase (completed under separate contract)
0.01 Preliminary Plan
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0.02 Parking lot study
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0.03 Preliminary Estimate
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0.04 3 City Staff progress meetings
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0.05 2 Community outreach meetings
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0.06 1 VIP City Staff meeting on design
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0.07 Park and Recreation meeting on design
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1.00 Project Management and Coordination
1.01 3 City Staff progress meetings
1.02 Incorporate final comments on Preliminary Plan
1.03 Provide schedule and project updates
2.00 Construction Documents Phase
2.01 Design Development of Preliminary Plan
2.02 35% Plans, Specs and Estimate
2.03 65% Plans, Specs and Estimate
2.04 95% Plans, Specs and Estimate
2.05 Final Plans and specifications for Bidding
2.06 Use City boiler plate for specifications
2.07 Provide Special Provisions for specifications
2.08 Provide Bid item list
2.09 Drawing submittal to MMWD for approval
Total Hours by Individual
Sub -Totals by Individual
Designer (AAA) Drafting (AAA)
Hrs $120/hr Hrs $100/hr Firm
Sub -
Consultant
Total
$0.00
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$1,400.00
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Phase for
Construction Documents DD
6 $1,050.00 0 $0.00
4 $700.00 8 $960.00
6 $1,050.00 8 $960.00
$0.00 $0.00 $1,050.00
$800.00 $0.00 $2,460.00
$0.00 $0.00 $2,010.00
Use remaining amount from Preliminary Phase for Construction Documents DD
16
$2,800.00
24
$2,880.00
42
$4,200.00
$0.00
$9,880.00
8
$1,400.00
16
$1,920.00
42
$4,200.00
$0.00
$7,520.00
8
$1,400.00
16
$1,920.00
36
$3,600.00
$0.00
$6,920.00
4
$700.00
8
$960.00
16
$1,600.00
$0.00
$3,260.00
8
$1,400.00
16
$1,920.00
0
$0.00
$0.00
$3,320.00
4
$700.00
4
$480.00
O
$0.00
$0.00
$1,180.00
8
$1,400.00
4
$480.00
0
$0.00
$0.00
$1,880.00
4
$700.00
16
$1,920.00
16
$1,600.00
$0.00
$4,220.00
76
120
160
$13,300.00 $14,400.00 $16,000.00 $0.00
Total for Construction Documents Phase: $43,700.00
Abey Arnold Associates
San Rafael, Albert Park CDs 1of 2
CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION PHASE:
Principal (AAA) Designer (AAA) Drafting (AAA) Sub -
Work Task Consultant
Hrs $175/hr Hrs $120/hr Hrs $100/hr Firm Total
3.00 Construction Installation Phase
3.01 Preconstruction Meeting
3.02 Site visits during construction
3.03 Review Contractor Submittals
3.04 Respond to Contractor RFIs
3.05 Change order assistance
3.06 Final installation review and punch list
Total Hours by Individual
Sub -Totals by Individual
2
$350.00
0
$0.00
0
10
$1,750.00
O
$0.00
O
2
$350.00
8
$960.00
4
8
$1,400.00
16
$1,920.00
6
4
$700.00
8
$960.00
4
2
$350.00
2
$240.00
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34
$0.00
14
$0.00
0
$0.00
$350.00
$0.00
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$0.00
$1,750.00
$400.00
0
$0.00
$1,710.00
$600.00
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$0.00
$3,920.00
$400.00
0
$0.00
$2,060.00
$0.00
0
$0.00
$590.00
$4,900.00 $4,080.00 $1,400.00 $0.00
Total for Construction Installation Phase: $10,380.00
Note:
A. The proposed design scope is based on a $600,000 budget for construction,
B. The total figure includes direct costs and overhead.
C. Printing for construction and bid sets by City. Minor printing of hard copies during design is included.
D. Any additional scope of work fees will be agreed upon with the City prior to executing work.
E. Proposed scope does not including parking lot design.
F. Environmental compliance and permitting not included.
G. Third party CPSI playgroung inspection after installation not included.
H. Construction Inspection by City of San Rafael.
I. Arborist inventory and report by City of San Rafael.
J. Storm Drain point of connection confirmation by City of San Rafael.
Abey Arnold Associates
San Rafael, Albert Park CDs
2of 2
CONTRACT ROUTING FORM
INSTRUCTIONS: Use this cover sheet to circulate all contracts for review and approval in the order shown below.
TO BE COMPLETED BY INITIATING DEPARTMENT PROJECT MANAGER:
Contracting Department: Public Works
Project Manager: Shawn Graf
Extension: 5347
Contractor Name: Abey Arnold Associates
Contractor's Contact: Phil Abey
Contact's Email: info@abeyarnold.com
❑ FPPC: Check if Contractor/Consultant must file Form 700
Step RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
1 Project Manager
2 City Attorney
3 Project Manager
4 Project Manager
PRINT
5 Project Manager
6 City Attorney
7 City Attorney
8 City Manager/ Mayor
9 City Clerk
DESCRIPTION
a. Email PINS Introductory Notice to Contractor
b. Email contract (in Word) & attachments to City
Atty c/o Laraine.Gittens@cityofsanrafael.org
a. Review, revise, and comment on draft agreement
and return to Project Manager
b. Confirm insurance requirements, create Job on
PINS, send PINS insurance notice to contractor
Forward at least two originals of final agreement to
contractor for their signature
When necessary, * contractor -signed agreement
agendized for Council approval
COMPLETED
REVIEWER
DATE
Check/Initial
10/14/2016
❑x SG
7/24/2017
Review and approve insurance in PINS and , andQ/27
❑X KM
7/26/2017
❑x LAG
7/26/2017
Agreement executed by Council authorized official
LAG
7/26/2017 KM
N/A
*PSA > $20,000; or Purchase > $35,000; or ` Or
Public Works Contract > $125,000 /
Date of Council approval
CONTINUE ROUTING PROCESS WITH HARD COPY
Forward signed original agreements to City 8/4/2017
Attorney with printed copy of this routing form
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