HomeMy WebLinkAboutOW Dominican/Black Canyon Neighborhood Landscaping ProjectAgenda Item No: 10
Meeting Date: April 6, 2009
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Pu
Prepared
City Manager Approval:
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File No.: 16.01.228
SUBJECT: ADOPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DOMINICAN /BLACK
CANYON NEIGHBORHOOD LANDSCAPING PROJECT, PROJECT #11059,
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Plans and Specifications.
BACKGROUND:
In 1971, Caltrans planned to landscape the area east of the Central San Rafael Highway 101 corridor
adjacent to Belle and Villa Avenues. The project was never constructed due to lack of funds. The current
sound wall was constructed in 1986. Once again a planned landscape project was abandoned because
funds were diverted to another project.
This project is strongly supported by the residents of the Dominican Black Canyon neighborhoods who
have been forced to live with the impact of this incomplete project for the past 38 years and tirelessly
worked to make this project happen.
A Grant application to fund 90% of an estimated total cost of $128,000 was approved by Caltrans on
October 28, 2004. However Caltrans High Occupancy Vehicle Project has delayed this landscape project
for years while Caltrans decided whether they would relocate the sound wall or not. Finally on February
23, 2009 Caltrans approved encroachment permit for construction of this project. The plans have been
signed and approved by the Public Works City Engineer and a copy is available at the City Clerk's for
review.
ANALYSIS:
Design for this project has been prepared by Abey Arnold and Associates, revised by parks and
recreation, and approved by Caltrans and public works. Design elements include adding new plants and
irrigation to existing planting areas on the east side of the Highway 101 sound wall. The two primary
areas are along Belle Avenue and Villa Avenue. A secondary planting area is at the elbow of Elm Street.
The design intent is to screen and soften views of the existing sound wall as well as improvement on the
overall streetscape character.
Adoption of the project plans and specifications is necessary for the plans to go out to bid and the
construction of the project to begin. Construction is anticipated to start by mid May 2009 and finish by
mid July 2009.
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
File No.:
Council Meeting:
Disposition:
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2
ACTION REQUIRED: Adopt Plans and Specifications.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimate for the design and construction of this project is $128,000, being $115,200 from
Caltrans and $12,800 locally funded. Staff will request funding allocation after construction bids
are open.
