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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1989 0503 CC REG ITEM 11E MOORPARK ITEM - I . E. ELOISE BROWN oPaK s STEVEN KUENY Mayor o0 ��9 City Manager BERNARDO M. PEREZ f 9 CHERYL J. KANE Mayor Pro Tern ep 4" City Attorney CLINT HARPER, Ph. D. ` ,� PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Councilmember o m Director of PAUL LAWRASON o� ice Community Development Councilmember '''ea Jv. R. DENNIS DELZEIT SCOTT MONTGOMERY City Engineer Councilmember JOHN V. GILLESPIE RICHARD T. HARE Chief of Police City Treasurer MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Philip Newhouse, Director of Community Services DATE: April 28, 1989 SUBJECT: Exoneration of Bond and Acceptance of Cash Payment in Lieu of Street Tree Placement for Tract 3841 (Griffin) BACKGROUND: The last remaining condition of Tract 3841, Heatherglen, requiring the placement of street trees along the south side of L.A. Avenue between Maureen Lane and Tierra Rejada Road has been resolved. This matter has been unresolved for five years. The City has had periodic discussions with CalTrans concerning planting the trees and alternative landscaping concepts but has not reached agreement with CalTrans. In the past, CalTrans has not wanted the street trees adjacent to the curb. We are working with CalTrans to develop an acceptable landscaping treatment on the north side of L.A. Avenue directly across from Tract 3841 and should be able to do the same at this location. Staff recommends that Griffin Homes be able to resolve this condition so the remaining bond can be exonerated by paying the equivalent amount in cash. Griffin Homes initially submitted a proposal of $1,500.00 to install the 17 street trees. Staff submitted a counter proposal since we felt Griffin' s proposal did not accurately reflect the full costs associated with completing the project. Staff' s counter proposal (see attached) was for $7, 153.00 and has been accepted by Griffin Homes. DISCUSSION: With receipt of Griffin Homes check, the final tract condition for Tract 3841, Heatherglen, has been completed. Final bond exoneration of Tract 3841, Heatherglen, would be in order. 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529-6864 ThCT3841.hiEM/PRAGE?huA The Honorable City Council Page -2- April 28, 1989 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Accept the cash payment of $7,153.00 in lieu of placement of street trees as submitted by Griffin Homes and earmark the funds for streetscape improvements to the Los Angeles Avenue (SR 118) corridor. 2. Authorize the City Manager to proceed with final bond exoneration of Tract 3841. 3. Direct staff to secure a mutually acceptable landscaping plan from CalTrans for the Los Angeles Avenue (SR 118) frontage of Tract 3841. MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA PEN:db City Council Meeting . Attachments of 5-3 198 q ACTION: Opra By C . 41140 • TRCT3841.MEM/PRAGENDA • MOORPARK ELOISE BROWN PK STEVEN KUENY Mayor oP�A°9 City Manager Y f ��z CHERYL J. KANE BERNARDO M. PEREZ /4�� •+ CityAttorney Mayor Pro Tern CLINT HARPER, Ph. D. ��ap77 � PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Councilmember o Director of PAUL LAWRASON ° Community Development Councilmember E° R. DENNIS DELZEIT SCOTT MONTGOMERY City Engineer Councilmember JOHN V. GILLESPIE RICHARD T. HARE Chief of Police City Treasurer March 27, 1989 • • Ms. Elaine Freeman Griffin Homes 24005 Ventura: Blvd. P.O. Box 9810- Calabasas, CA 91302 • Re: Tract 3841, Heatherglen - Street Trees, L.A. Avenue Dear Ms. Freeman: Please accept my apology for my delayed response to your request to finalize the street tree issue related to Tract 3841, Heatherglen; the placement of .street trees along L.A. Avenue between Maureen Lane and Tierra Rejada Road. After reviewing Griffin Homes' proposal submitted by Joanne Sorensen, we are offering a counter proposal . We agree, .a cash settlement is agreeable in lieu of placement of the trees along L.A. Avenue. We propose the following for your consideration. Total number of trees required to be planted and proposed associated costs with the tree plantings are: Trees - 17 (15 gal . ) @ $40.00 ea. = $ 680.00 Root Barriers - 17 @ $75.00 ea. = $1,275.00 Tree stakes - 51 @ $ 3. 50 ea. _ $ 178. 50 Tree ties - 102 $ 60.00 Plant Tabs - 102 @ $ .25 ea. = $ 25.50 Soil amendment @ 25.5 cu. feet @ $4.00 per cu. foot = $ 102.00 Irrigation system $1,800.00 Staff time for planting — 48 hrs. @ $30/hr. _ $1,440.00 Saw cutting planter boxes $ 400.00 Administrative and contingency $1, 192.00 TOTAL PROJECTED COSTS: $7, 153. 00 7QQ AAnnrnark Avnni iA Mnnrnark C;nlifnrnia 92021 (805) 529-6864 Ms. Elaine Freeman Page -2- March 27, 1989 We feel the above costs accurately reflect City costs associated with completing this project. If you concur with the costs as stated, please remit a check payable to the "City of Moorpark" in the amount of $7, 153.00. If you disagree with the costs as stated, please submit a counter proposal . If I may answer any questions related to this matter, please contact me at (805) 529-6864. Very truly yours, PIAJ Philip E. Newhouse Director of Community Services PEN:db cc: Steve KUeny, City Manager Wayne Boyer, Finance Officer Pat Richards, Director of Community Development s Griffin T,x,: Homes WESTERN REGION April 19, 1989 • Phil Newhouse • City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Ave. Moorpark, CA 93021 Subject: Heatherglen Dear Phil: Enclosed is a check, #23010-488-1 49251 in the amount of $7,153. This is the amount specified by the City for the trees along SR118. Payment of this amount will insure the ability of the City to release the final bond for the subject project. Please let me know if there is additional information needed. If not, I look forward to the bond exoneration on the City Council agenda as soon as possible. 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