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 City of Hermosa Beach --- 12-09-97
Greenbelt Improvements - Approval of Plans and Specifications
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council:
1. Approve the construction documents for the Hermosa Greenbelt Improvement Project (CIP 96-508) as designed by Heimberger Hirsch & Associates.
2. Authorize the advertisement for bids for the construction of the Hermosa Greenbelt Improvement Project.
3. Authorize the allocation of Miscellaneous Storm Drain Project (CIP 94-301) funds for the improvement of storm drains within the Greenbelt between 8th and 11th Streets.
Background:
In June, the City Council, recognizing the declining state of the Greenbelt, approved an appropriation of $460,000 in 4% UUT Funds (126) for improvements thereto.
A conceptual design, previously approved by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission, was approved with minor changes by City Council at their June 10, 1997 regular meeting.
Analysis:
The construction documents to be presented by Heimberger & Hirsch and Associates at the December 9, 1997 meeting have addressed the concerns and comments by the City Council and residents attending that June meeting. Per those directions the removal of existing trees has been limited to those that are dead or diseased, no Greenbelt funding will be used for street improvements excepting that which is necessary for drainage and access requirements, no hardscape will added within the Greenbelt right-of-way and plantings will be incorporated rather than walls or sidewalk to direct persons to the crosswalks. The planting palate will be more representative of the types of landscaping native to the Southern California coastal area and the overall perception of the Greenbelt will maintain the feeling of its naturalized beauty. With the introduction of new irrigation systems the existing and limited new plantings will thrive. The lushness usually experienced only during the rainy season will now be observed year-round.
Final plans and specifications will be available for review in the Department of Public Works on Tuesday, December 9, 1997.
Fiscal Impact:
Cost estimates performed by the Landscape Architect put the cost of construction of the proposed Greenbelt improvements within the budgeted amount, contingency costs included. As approximately $100,000 of the costs deal directly with improvements to the existing storm drain which runs within the Greenbelt right-of-way it is suggested that funds of up to $80,000 from the Miscellaneous Storm Drain Project (CIP 94-301) be used to cover any shortfall related to the construction of these facilities.
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