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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Dominican Black Canyon; Plans & Specsc►Tr of Agenda Item No: 10 'n. Meeting Date: April 6, 2009 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: Publjic orys-' Prepared by� City Manager Approval: i or is Works (JC) 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.: "— I - �nR Council Meeting: 44IWA01:2q Disposition: 0 aOAOVzot Sbi'F'F CaUL11-1-retclaitOL- SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Pa e• 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. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ROUTING SLIP / APPROVAL FORM INSTRUCTIONS: USE THIS FORM WITH EACH SUBMITTAL OF A CONTRACT, AGREEMENT, ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION BEFORE APPROVAL BY COUNCIL / AGENCY. SRRA / SRCC AGENDA ITEM NO. fo Mm DEPARTMENT Joel Camacho Public Works DATE: March 24, 2009 TITLE OF DOCUMENT: DATE OF MEETING: April 6, 2009 ADOPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DOMINICAN/BLACK CANYON NEIGHBORHOOD LANDSCAPING PROJECT, PROJECT #11059, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS. &AR KH nterim PW Director) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** (LOWER HALF OF FORM FOR APPROVALS ONLY) APPROVED AS COUNCI / AGENCY AGENDA ITE APPROVED AS TO FORM: na er (signature) City Attorney (signature) NOT APPROVED File No: 16.01.251