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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-05-25; Housing & Redevelopment Commission; 229; Streetscape Phase V - Advertise for BidsHOUSING ANlC MTG .05/25/93 BIDS FOR THE STREETSCAPE PHASE V RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. $.a 5 which will approve the plans and specifications for the Streetscape Phase V Project and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to construct. ITEM EXPLANATION: The Streetscape Phase V project was authorized to begin construction in September 1993 by the Housing and Redevelopment Commission on March 16, 1993. The Streetscape Phase V project will improve Carlsbad Village Drive from Washington Street on the west to Pio Pica Boulevard on the east. Major features of the project include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Landscaped median islands Installation of new traffic signals at Roosevelt Street, Madison Street and Jefferson Street. The existing signal at State Street will be replaced and the existing signal at Harding Street will be relocated and modified. All signals will be interconnected to provide for a smoother traffic flow. Street widening at Harding to allow passenger car U-turns. Construction of a storm drain system on the north side of the street from the AT&SF right of way to Jefferson Street. Brick paver sidewalk crossings at State Street and Roosevelt Street. New curb and gutter, new sidewalk with a two foot wide brick paver pattern. New gas lamp style streetlights. Staff recommends approval of the project plans, specifications and contract documents and requests the Housing and Redevelopment Commission to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW i The Planning Director issued a negative declaration for the entire Streetscape project on January 20, 1988 finding the Streetscape project was consistent with the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the environmental protection ordinances of the City of Carlsbad. This negative declaration was subsequently certified by the Carlsbad City Council sitting as the Housing and Redevelopment Commission, on February 2, 1988. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The California Coastal Commission has issued permit authority to the City of Carlsbad for all projects within the Carlsbad Redevelopment area. Under this authority, the Housing and Redevelopment Commission found the Streetscape project to be in compliance with the California Coastal Program and approved Costal Development Permit 88-7 on February 21, 1989. Page 2 of Agenda Bill No. 229 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2696 on October 21, 1987 which found the Streetscape Project to be in compliance with the City;s General Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: The engineer’s estimate for the construction of this project is $2,279,000. -unds are available in the 1992-93 Capital Improvement Program as follows: ITEM FUNDING SOURCE I AMOUNT Streetscape Phase V Traffic Signal Interconnect Redevelopment Bond Fund PFF $1,900,000 51,500 Carlsbad Village Drive/ Jefferson Street Signal PFF 100,000 Carlsbad Village Drive/ Roosevelt Signal PFF 100,000 Carlsbad Village Drive Storm Drain Redevelopment Funds 500,000 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE I $2,651,000 CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE I $2,279,000 Projected annual median maintenance costs are $12,000 for landscaping and $4,000 for street lighting. Funds for maintenance will be included in the Landscape and Lighting District which is predicted to increase by 5% for landscaping and approximate 8% per year for the lighting district. Annual signal maintenance cost will increase by $5,000 per signal or a total of $15,000 per year for the proposed new signals. EXHIBITS: A. Resolution No. da5 . t . t 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 225 A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE PROJECT NO. 3347. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad has determined it necessary, desirable, and in the public interest to construct improvements to Carlsbad Village Drive between Washington Street and Pio Pica Boulevard; and WHEREAS, plans, specifications, and contract documents for the furnishing for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and other expenses necessary or incidental for said project have been prepared and are on file in the Engineering Department of the City of Carlsbad; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Commission of the City of Carlsbad had previously appropriated funds for said project; and WHEREAS, the construction for said improvements is a matter of public necessity and safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. 2. approved. //I /I/ /II /I/ Ill That the above recitations are true and correct. That the plans, specifications, and contract documents as presented are hereby 3. That the City Clerk of the City of Carlsbad is hereby authorized and directed to proceed to publish, in accordance with law, Notice to Contractors inviting bids for the construction of improvements to Carlsbad Village Drive between the Washington Street and Pio Pica Boulevard, Project No. 3347, in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract document hereinabove referred. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Commission held on the 25th day of May , 1993 by the AYES: Commissioners Lewis, Stanton, Kulchin, Nygaard, and Finnila NOES: None ABSENT: None 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2