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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2017 1004 CCSA REG ITEM 10G ITEM 10.G. CITE OF OORP R .CALIFORNIA City Council Kieetin.q MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL -le'aQJ? AGENDA REPORT ACTION: TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director'SV PREPARED BY:' Chris Ball, Management Analyst DATE: September 25, 2017 (CC Meeting of 10/04/17) SUBJECT: Consider Update on Tierra Rejada Streetscape Revitalization Project (Project No. M0031). BACKGROUND On July 19, 2017 staff presented a report to City Council reviewing the progress on the Tierra Rejada Road Streetscape Revitalization Project. The report discussed the conceptual plans for the landscape redesign that were developed by Architerra Design Group (Architerra). Staff also updated the City Council on the Phase 1 renovation, which included a section of streetscape along the north side of Tierra Rejada Road, east of Mountain Meadow Drive, including the center median. During the presentation, staff informed the City Council that they would like to withdraw the recommendation authorizing the completion of construction documents for remainder of the Tierra Rejada Road streetscape, as staff had realized that one of the plants installed throughout the redesign area was the incorrect species. Staff wanted to have the correct plants installed prior to requesting approval from the City Council to move forward with the development of construction documents for the remainder of Tierra Rejada Road. DISCUSSION According to the contractor, the planting error was due to a mix-up with the contractor's supplier. The planting has been corrected at no cost to the City. The plant in question is a grass species (Muhlenbergia Rigida 'Nashville') intended to fill space and enhance the meadow concept of the streetscape. Grower-certified replacement plants were installed in mid-September and although currently small, once mature they will complete the intended aesthetic and complement the original design intent of the Mountain Meadows Planned Community. 51 Honorable City Council October 4, 2017 Page 2 Staff is returning to the City Council to request authorization to complete the construction documents for the remaining area of Tierra Rejada Road between Spring Road and Courtney Lane. If approved, staff anticipates that construction documents will be completed this winter and installation of the redesigned landscaping will be performed in Spring of 2018. In the meantime, staff is moving forward withthe other Tierra Rejada Road improvement items approved by City Council on July 19th. The bid solicitation for construction of a supplemental irrigation system for the Coast Redwood trees and removal of the groundcover in the center median islands on Tierra Rejada Road was released in September. Staff intends to bring a contract for this work to the City Council for consideration during the October 18 meeting. FISCAL IMPACT Funding for completion of construction drawings for the Tierra Rejada streetscape redesign is included in the adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2017/18 budget. Staff is not requesting any additional appropriation for these services. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Authorize staff to complete the construction documents for the Tierra Rejada Road streetscape revitalization project consistent with the approved design concept and Agreement with Architerra. 52