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Home My WebLink AboutHUNTINGTON CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - 1992-01-06 (2)REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCI REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACT A Date T /PROVED BY CITY COUNCIL -/ G 4 91-87 nI'm rcr ( A Q') ciT'f cLEjCk` Honorable Mayor/Chairman and City Council/Agency Memb rs Submitted to: Michael T. Uberuaga, City Administrator/Executive Directo ` Submitted by: Barbara A. Kaiser, Deputy City Admi trator/Economic Development Prepared by: Louis Sandoval, Public Works Director Subject: AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RE -LANDSCAPING - I-405/BEACH BOULEVARD Consistent with Col W?TION 1%jIWTINGTP]y WfWicy or Exception Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source, Alternative Actions, Attachments: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: At the City Council/Agency meeting of November 4, 1991 action was taken to approve a re -landscaping concept for the I-405 Beach Boulevard Freeway interchange, and a preferred plant palette for the Huntington Center Project Area and Beach Boulevard. Also, staff was directed to investigate financing options to implement the project. One funding option reviewed by staff was an AB471 construction grant. In order to effectively compete for grant funds completed plans and specifications are needed. The purpose of this memo is to request authorization to solicit bids for the preparation of plans and specifications for the Huntington Beach portion of the I-405Beach Boulevard intersection re -landscaping project. RECOMMENDATION• Authorize Public Works to solicit bids for the preparation of plans and specifications for the re -landscape project at the I-405 Beach Boulevard Freeway interchange. ANALYSIS: In order to effectively compete for landscaping grant funds, completed plans and specifications are needed. Funds are available in the Huntington Center Redevelopment Project area budget to prepare the needed documents and the estimated cost is $60,000. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Huntington Center Redevelopment Project Area to complete the plans and specifications for this re -landscaping project. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Deny approval and prepare plans and specifications at a later date. ATTACHMENTS: e City Council/Redevelopment Agency Action - November 4, 1991 MTU/BAK:jar'' ' 0050r REDEVELC�PNIENT AGENCY t + f ACTION & 'E t thfi,{firyr.� RH 9.1-70 Submitted to: Submitted by: Prepared by: Date Honorable Mayor/Chairman and City Council/Agency Members Michael T. Uberuaga, City Administrator/Executive Directo�--t - Barbara A. Kaiser, Deputy City Administrator/Economic evment LANDSCAPING - 1-405/BEACH ', BOULEVARD FREEWAY fNTERCHANG Subject: APPROVED BY CITY ��1 Consistent with Council Policy? 6Q Yes ( )New Policy or Exceptioi � I / / � _____.1 Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source, Alternative ctions, Attachments: <d CTATrKA-PMT r)T= NQTTr. . _/_ CITY CLFRK On June of 1990 a Signage and Orientation Workshop was held that focused on the Huntington Center Redevelopment Project Area. One conclusion was that the area could not be seen by the over 200,000 drivers who pass by this area on a regular basis and that the intersection of 1-405 and Beach Boulevard lacks a distinctive image. A new landscape image can be created here and continued throughout the Huntington Center Project and on Beach Boulevard. A re -landscaping concept has been prepared and Council approval is needed prior to submission of the plan to Caltrans for final approval. The Westminster City Administrator has approved the concept, but does not have financial resources at this time to participate. RECOMMENDMN: 1) Approve the re -landscaping concept, as presented, and obtain approval from Caltrans. 2) Approve the plant palette as the preferred landscape material for the Huntington Center Project Area and Beach Boulevard. 3) Direct staff to continue to investigate and prepare a financing program to Implement the project. ANALYSIS: A re -landscaping of the freeway interchange adjacent to the Huntington Center Redevelopment Project will provide a visual corridor into the Huntington Center Project from the freeway and provide a distinctive image for one of the major entrances into the City of Huntington Beach. This new image can be continued throughout the Huntington Center Project Area and down Beach Boulevard to the Main -Pier Project Area. A re -landscaping concept plan has been prepared and has received a preliminary approval from Caltrans. Except for minor changes the concept plan has been approved by Caltrans. The concept has been presented to the City of Westminster, and approved by the City Administrator (letters attached). Caltrans requires both cities to,•:approve the concept, a t l M� RCA/RAA RH 91770 November 4, 1991" Page two The Design Review Board has approved the concept. They have evaluated the water usage and have indicated that the water usage for the proposed re —planting would be in keeping with water conservation guidelines. The eucalyptus and acacia trees would be removed and.replaced with the new landscaping. The pine trees would remain. A final funding plan for construction and maintenance has not been formulated. Caltrans requires construction and maintenance for four years, and after four years Caltrans will maintain. Sources of funds under evaluation include Proposition 111, tax increment, Measure M, assessments on private properties benefitting from this project and AB471 grant funds. FUNDING WIJY : This action will not require funding. Future actions for plan preparation, construction and maintenance will require a funding plan. ALTR_NATI)T ANION: Modify the concept plan or deny approval and retain existing landscaping. 1. Caltrans memorandum dated November 14, 1990. 2. Site diagram and plant palette. I Cost estimate. S. The MaceRich Company letter dated March 18, 1991. 6. Letter from Westminster dated April 22, 1991. MTU/13AK/TA:jar 9664r .• J`1 •�� sate `of Callfornla Business, using, and Transportation Agency Memorandum (o File From Kevin Tong DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Landscape Architecture Subject : Meeting - Conceptual Landscape Design Review Attendance: Michael Baron - Heimberger Hirsch &Assoc. Jerry Lochmann - City of Huntington Beach Kevin Tong - Caluans Emmitt Heard - Caltrans Discussion: Date November 14, 19W Fde 12-ORA-405 16.5 at Beach Blvd. 1. The City is proposing to upgrade the existing landscaping within the ramp areas at the Beach Blvd. Interchange at Route 405 Freeway. This project will provide an enhanced gateway to the City. 2. -The planting concept is to remove the existing acacias and eucalyptus trees, and install new landscaping within the ramp areas. The plant palette includes Washingtonia robusta, Jacaranda acutifolia, Abelia grandiflora, Nerium oleander'Petite Salmon', and Photinia fraseri. The existing Pine trees will be relocated within the ramp areas. 3. Caltrans approved of the proposed design, but suggested substituting Phodrd with Callistemon citrinus or another oleander species because of previous problem (mildew) with Photinia. 4. Caltrans requires any plant removed to be replaced at a 10:1 ratio. The replacement plants are not required to be installed at the same location. 5. The planting setbacks are generous and will accommodate a future ramp widening project. 6. Michael believes the existing irrigation system (with some modifications) will provide sufficient coverage for the new planting. He will contact the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor at the Bolsa Chica Landscape (714/898-4697) to verify the condition of the existing irrigation systems. 7. Caltrans requires the City to provide maintenance for 4 years (includes a one year plant establishment period). Caltrans will assume maintenance responsibilities after the 4 year period. See attached sample. 63 Page 2 i *** Follow up: Further discussion is required to determine how the City can maintain the ramp arez without affecting the adjacent landscape facilities, which -are share the same irrigation system. Considerations: a. require the City to provide a temporary water meter and backflow to the ramp areas. b. require a fee assessment for the 4 years of maintenance (estimate at $4000/acre/year). Attachment cc: Attendees S. Spencer, Bolsa Chica Mtce. w- Signage --\ liu"A,v,470� Maud, JLA Till TT4E I BOTANiCAL.& COMMON SIZE TRE'E'S Chamaerops humilis Mediterranian Fan Palm 48" Box Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda 48" Box Pinus Canariensis 'Canary Island Pine Existing Phoenix reclina to Senegal Date Palm 48" Box Washingtonia robusta ,�V-r Mexican Fan Palm 25' Trunk I S H R U B S Abelia grandiflora Glossy Abe lia Hemerocallis hybrids Day Lily Nerium oleander 'Mrs. Roedings' Double Salmon Pink Oleander Nerium rile a nde r 'petite salmon' Dwarf Oleander GR0UN-DCOVER ,C.a r ira.tvs edulis --Rant 5 Gallon 1 Gabon 5 Gallon 5 +G a -Hon flats mexican t-an Maim Jacaranda G!Q y ss Abe l la Qwarf Oleander Ice Plant TYPICAL FREEWAY CLOVER TYPIC AL FREEWAY GORE Senegal Oale Palm M e d d I t e r a n I a n Fan Palm. Dwarf Oleander t �T--Ice Plant A B C D E 1 405/BEACH BLVD 2/8/91 2 CONCEPTUAL COST ESTIMATE 3 4 SOFTSCAPE 5 Site Work 6 Soil Pre aralion 133,000 S.F. $0.25 $33 250.00 7 dine Grading 133,000 S.F. $0.06 $7,980.00 8 Pre-emer ence Weed Control 133,000 S.F. _ $0.06 $7 980.00 9 Sile Demolition ALLOW $100 000.00 1 0 Tree trans laniinQ 10 FA _ $500.00 $5,000.00 1 1 Sub -total $154,210.00 13 Irrigation 1 4 Irrigation Aulo Large Pro'ecl 133,000 ALLOW $0.25 _ $33 250.00 1 5 1 6 Planting 1 7 Trees 48"Box 8 EA $1 ,000.00 $8 000.00 1 8 48" Box Palms 1 7 EA $1 ,500.00 $25,500.00 1 9 Balled Burlap Palms 12'-40' 1 3 EA $1 ,000.00 $13 000.00 2 0 Balled Burlap Palms 25' 32 EA ,250.00 $40,000.00 2 1 Shrubs 5 Gal. I 3,120 EA __$1 $25.00 $78 000.00 2 2 tShrubs 1 Gal. 1 000 EA $15.00 $15,000.00 2 3 _ Annual Color ALLOW $1 000.00 2 4 Groundcover 01 S.F. $0.35 $46,550.00_ 2 5 Sub -total $227 050.00 26 2 7 Total $414,510.00 — 2 9 Conlin enc 12% $491741.20 3 0 — ---- 3 1 Grand Total $464 251.20 ki- , i-o v� 6 x-a c L 1t'i �T I i'sc it I ` 'C March 18, 1991 Mr. Thomas Andrusky Project Manager City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 Re: Proposed Landscape Project Dear Tom: I have reviewed the photographs of the proposed landscape project at the I-405 and Beach Boulevard exist. It looks great to me and I heartily endorse it! This should be an excellent improvement and serve as a starting point for the long-term re -landscaping and identification of this important business pod of Huntington Beach. Sincerely, THE MACERICH COMPANY J / ClaZde S. K yzers, CSM Sfi?iiior vice President CSK/cr cc: Charlie Hallums Della Chadwell —The Ha-<�ieli Company #500 LAKEWOOD CENTER MALL P0. BOX 578 LAKEWOOD, CA 9071-4 213/633-0437 ' Q-14-fij of iutetminoter IT CIVIC CENTER 8200 WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA 92683 714 CODE 898-331 t April 22, 1991 Mr. Thomas Andrusky City of Huntington Beach P. O. Box 190 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Tom: RECEDED RE DEVELOPAIENI' t)Epr The City Manager and I have reviewed the conceptual landscape design for the Beach Boulevard interchange. at the San Diego Freeway. After reviewing the City and Redevelopment Agency budgets and the proposed cost of the project, we have come to the conclusion that we do not have sufficient funds at this time to participate in this project. We appreciate your interest on our behalf and look forward to sometime in the future when we may be able to afford to participate in this project. cerely, Donald S. Anderson 'Redevelopment Director DSA:jf �3 DRUG USE Is