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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1975/05/20 Item 12AGENDA ~TEM N0. [12 ] CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF: May 20, 1975 TTFM TTT1.F. INITIATED BY: BACKGROUND: Resolution - Waiving Section 1109 of the City Charter Requiring Formal Bid Requirements and Authorizing City Forces to Install Landscaping Along "H" Street from I-5 Freeway to Bro way Director of Public Works/City Engineer ~~ In the 1972-73 Budget, the City Council approved the expenditure of funds for the landscaping of "H" Street from 2-5 Freeway to Broadway. The concept of the project at that time included the construction of a center island median with landscaping. Subsequently a report was made to the City Manager and accepted by the City Council recommending against the installation of median islands on "E", "H", and "L" Streets due to their negative impact on traffic flow and on adjacent businesses. The City Council subsequently directed the staff to develop an appropriate concept for landscaping on "E", "H" and "L" Streets. Staff has completed a conceptual plan for "H" Street from 2-5 Freeway to Broadway. The plan, which was prepared by the Landscape Planner, calls for the non-uniform planting of Mexican Fan Palms in and behind the sidewalk. See attached plat for location of the proposed work. The Landscape Planner has prepared cost estimates for the work, both under contract and using City forces. The estimated cost under contract is $47,500, while the estimated cost using City Forces is $20,600. Therefore, a direct outlay savings of $26,900 can be made through use of City forces. A project of this size would normally be beyond the capability of the City staff. However, the staff has been temporarily bolstered through the CETA program. Therefore it is proposed that the City purchase (Continued on Supplemental Page 1) ATTACHED: Resolution [X~ Ordinance [ ] Agreement [ ] Plat [X] See EXHIBITS [X ] No.1~2 Financial Statement: The unencumbered amount of $20,645 is available in Gas Tax Account No. 28-6100-168. Commission-Board Recommendation: N.A. Department Head Recommendation: Recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve the concept of landscaping as outlined in the report by the Director of Public Works. 2. Authroize the expenditure of $20,600 for the purchase of materials and rental of equipment to install the landscaping on "H" Street from I-5 Freeway to Broadway. City Manager Recommendation: (See Supplemental Page 1) Concur ~-~7~t~' Background (Continued) Agenda Item No. 12 Supplemental Page No. 1 plant and other materials and install landscaping along "H" Street between I-5 Freeway and Broadway. Public Works personnel will be used to perform the work. Section 1109 of the City Charter requires that projects involving an expenditure of $5,000 or more be done by contract awarded on the basis of formal competitive bid. The Charter further provides that City Council may except projects from sudh requirements when recommended by the City Manager because the work may be performed better or more economically by the City with its employees. The necessary conditions are met in this instance to justify formal waiver of bidding requirements and authorization to utilize City forces. The Director of Public Works will make an oral presentation at the Council meeting. Displays will be available at the meeting depicting the proposed landscaping scheme. Department Head Recommendation (Continued) 3. Waive formal bidding requirements and authorize the use of City forces to accomplish the work. ~77~6 ~~ ~_ '' i' I!~~IIII 1 _ D ..~. - I m I l l i i~ i ', I '. i ~ I ~I L-` ~~-' ~ I ---- I ~ i~ '- i I '4 P,k ~~y 3 I m '" r I L~ ~ C ~ r m I -------------r~~ I r- --- ~ n I ___ y > I m y I ____ O ~ ~ I ~ ~ A l i ~ I I I ~ I I I i l l i ~ i BROADWAY r I ---' r----~ I I r------~ i i ~ --7 I IL_____ll Ir________. ~___1 I 1~ _____, I I f___~ll II j II I - I II II I I II I II II I II _ I II I J I I I r_---~I II i I I I q I~___J L--JI I ~__________ F___~ If,;il_ COLORADO AVENUE I i ! ~ I I AVENu I I OAKLAWN AVENUE - -; I ---, --JIL--j--'I I ____--_-~---- ------------ -+ I '-,-- '---- -----~ I -,------ I I ~ __ , I -1~ r l_1 I ~ 1 I 1 2 ~ ~.,~1'.