HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1987/03/24 Item 5 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item 5
Meeting Date 3/24/87
ITEM TITLE: a) Resolution , 9 Approving the Concept Plan for El Rancho
del Rey #6 Park
b) Resolution Approving an Agreement with ONA for
preparation of construction drawings and bid specifications
for El Rancho del Rey #6 Park
SUBMITTED BY: Parks and R crea ion Uirectur-
REVIEWED BY: City Manager . i7(,°G. (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X )
On January 6, 1987, the City Council approved an agreement with ONA, a
landscape architectural firm, to develop a concept plan for El Rancho del Rey
#6 Park, located at East "J" Street and Beechglen Drive. Upon Council
approval of the concept plan, construction drawings and bid specifications
will be prepared. A separate agreement with ONA for preparation of these
items must be approved.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the resolutions approving the
concept plan and agreement with ONA for preparation of construction documents
for El Rancho del Rey #6 Park.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Parks and Recreation Commission
approved the concept plan at its March 19 meeting.
DISCUSSION:
Staff from the Parks and Recreation Department and the Landscape Architect,
Jack Nakawatase, met with the residents surrounding the park at three
community meetings to gather input concerning the design of the park. The
concept plan attached to the report is the plan approved by the residents.
In addition to basic park features of turf, landscaping and irrigation
systems, the residents have asked for the following park improvements: two
play areas with play equipment, walkways, multi-purpose court, exercise
stations, security lighting, trash receptacles, bike racks, drinking
fountains, picnic tables and benches. They have asked that the existing
unimproved drainage channel be left open, with improvements made and rocks
added along the sides to simulate a dry creek bed. Two wooden bridges are
proposed to cross the shallow channel . Residents have also asked that a
locked gate be placed at the entrance to the San Diego Gas and Electric
(SDG&E) utility road off East "J" Street to discourage unauthorized vehicular
access.
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The plan has also been discussed with representatives from San Diego Gas &
Electric, since the utility company has a 250 foot wide easement traversing
the length of the park and a transmission tower located on a hilltop in the
park. SDG&E has strict requirements for development in its easements. No
trees or lighting fixtures can be higher than 15 feet. No improvements can be
made to the existing gravel utility road on the property. Its representatives
have asked that the play equipment, exercise stations and bridges be composed
of wood and that the benches, tables, trash receptacles and light poles be
composed of concrete. In the near future, SDG&E will be sending the City an
agreement holding the company harmless for any damages that may occur in the
park and granting SDG&E right of access to the park for maintenance of the
transmission tower and construction of additional utility poles, should the
need arise.
Once the concept plan is approved, construction drawings and bid
specifications can be prepared. The original agreement with ONA for the
design of the concept plan, approved by the Council in January, included a
provision for negotiating a separate agreement with the firm for preparation
of construction documents, upon Council approval of the concept plan.
Attached to the resolution is a copy of the proposed agreement with ONA to
prepare these documents. The proposed fee is $34,100 and the proposed
reimbursable expenses are $2,500. The construction documents should be ready
for City review at the end of June. Construction could begin at the end of
1987, depending on the time needed for the review and bidding processes.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $266,000 are currently available for
design and construction. Construction costs are estimated at $442,750. The
City has submitted a Land and Water Conservation Grant proposal to the State
for $133,000. If this grant application is approved, this project would still
need an additional $109,950 for construction of all proposed improvements. If
the grant proposal is denied, an appropriation of additional City funds would
be needed.
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by the City Council of
Chula Vista, California
Dated Y7