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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 MEDIAN LANDSCP 06-19-00AGE N NO. 11 06-19-00 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: JUNE 19, 2000 Inter-Com WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - RED HILL AVENUE MEDIAN LANDSCAPING FROM EDINGER AVENUE TO WALNUT AVENUE (CIP NO. 7124) SUMMARY This project will install landscaping, irrigation, and brick pavers within the existing median islands. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 00-45 approving the plans and specifications for the Red Hill Avenue Median Landscaping from Edinger Avenue to Walnut Avenue (CIP No. 7124), and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids. FISCAL IMPACT The engineer's estimate for construction is $185,000. The City's Capital Improvement Program budget for FY 1999-2000 included funding for both the median landscaping as well as the recently completed street rehabilitation project. A request for an additional $110,000 in funding as part of the FY 2000-2001 Capital Improvement Program is required to cover the construction costs for the median landscaping. BACKGROUND The first phase of work on Red Hill Avenue between Edinger Avenue and Walnut Avenue, as shown on the attached location map, was the street rehabilitation project which was completed in May 2000. This project also included the replacement of the median island curbs and the removal of the existing turf, trees and irrigation systems. The median landscaping project is the second phase of work, and will replace the landscaping with drought tolerant shrubs and trees. A Iow flow irrigation system will be installed which will also eliminate runoff onto the street. Brick pavers will be utilized as the hardscape treatment at the ends of the median islands. These design components have been developed through the coordination of the City's design consultant, Robert Goto & Associates, the Community Development Department, and the Public Works Field Services Division. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Red Hill Avenue Median Landscaping from Edinger Avenue to Walnut Avenue (CIP No. 7124) June 19, 2000 Page 2 The tentative schedule for this project is as follows: Authorization to advertise for bids ....................................................... 6/19/00 First Legal Advertisement .................................................................... 6/30/00 Second Legal Advertisement ................................................................. 7/7/00 Bid Opening ......................................................................................... 7/18/00 Award of Contract .................................................................................. 8/7/00 Commence Construction ....................................................................... 9/5/00 Complete Construction ....................................................................... 11/14/00 Tim D. Serlet~. Director of Public Works/City Engineer TDS:JO:ccg:Advertise bids Red Hill Median.doc Attachments: Resolution No. 00-45 Location Map ~~Otte~on~ Associate Engineer RESOLUTION NO. 00-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RED HILL AVENUE MEDIAN LANDSCAPING FROM EDINGER AVENUE TO WALNUT AVENUE (CIP NO. 7124) WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California to contract for the median landscaping improvements on Red Hill Avenue from Edinger Avenue to Walnut Avenue; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer presented plans and specifications for the construction of said work; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the plans and specifications presented by the City Engineer be, and are hereby approved, as the plans and specifications for: Red Hill Avenue Median Landscaping from Edinger Avenue to Walnut Avenue (CIP No. 7124) AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise as required by law for the receipt of sealed bids or proposals for the performance of the work specified in the plans and specifications; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; Class I Section 15301; PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin held on the 19th day of June 2000. Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor A'i-I-EST: City Clerk z Z 0 (.~ 0 ._J °.4? 0