CITY COUNCIL: Resolution Authorizing Bellinger Foster Steinmetz to Develop Conceptual Landscaping Master Plan for Ocean Avenue (eastern City limit to Junipero Av.)

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution authorizing Bellinger Foster Steinmetz to develop a conceptual landscaping master plan for Ocean Avenue from the eastern City limit to Junipero Avenue in an amount not to exceed $7,500.

Description: The proposed scope of services and fee proposal is for the purpose of developing an Ocean Avenue landscape master plan. The existing landscaping, sidewalk, irrigation system and other infrastructure need to be cleaned up, improved and renovated. The section of Ocean Avenue considered for master planning is between the eastern City limits and Junipero Avenue.

Once the master plan is completed and approved, grant applications for State (or Federal) funding will be submitted to cover costs associated with design, bid document preparation and construction. The City’s grant writer is searching for funding for this proposed project.

Overall Cost:
City Funds: $7,500
Grant Funds: Under review by the City’s grant writer.

Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

Important Considerations: This section of Ocean Avenue (between the eastern City limit and Junipero Avenue) is the main entrance into the City. The existing landscape looks tired and overgrown and the existing sidewalk needs repair in specific areas to eliminate trip hazards. This project is a good candidate for State grant funding.

Decision Record: No prior action was taken by the City Council on this proposed project.

Reviewed by:

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Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2010-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BELLINGER FOSTER STEINMETZ TO DEVELOP A CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPING MASTER PLAN FOR OCEAN AVENUE FROM THE EASTERN CITY LIMIT TO JUNIPERO AVENUE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,500

WHEREAS, the section of Ocean Avenue between the City limit and Junipero Avenue is the main entrance into the City; and

WHEREAS, the existing landscaping, sidewalk, irrigation system and other infrastructure in this area needs to be cleaned up, improved and renovated; and

WHEREAS, the proposed scope of services and fee proposal is for the purpose of developing an Ocean Avenue landscape master plan; and

WHEREAS, the master plan, once completed and approved, will be the basis for submitting grant applications for State or Federal funding to cover costs associated with design, bid document preparation and construction; and

WHEREAS, Bellinger Foster Steinmetz is a consulting landscape architectural firm that is qualified to prepare a conceptual plan as outlined in its proposal.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES:

1. Authorize an agreement with Bellinger Foster Steinmetz to prepare a conceptual landscape master plan for Ocean Avenue between the eastern City limit and Junipero Avenue.

2. Approve funding from Account No. 01-64051 (Professional Services).

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 2nd day of March 2010, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SIGNED:

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SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Heidi Burch, City Clerk