Report to Successor Agency
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Discussion
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE PROJECT NO. 1043: CARSON STREET MASTER PLAN (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
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I. SUMMARY
Project No. 1043: Carson Street Master Plan has been completed in accordance with approved plans and specifications. It is requested that the Carson Successor Agency (CSA) accept the work as complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder / County Clerk Office.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1043: Carson Street Master Plan.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT ACCEPT the project as complete. However, Civil Code Section 3093 requires a Notice of Completion to be filed for record within 10 days, upon the completion and settlement of all public works project claims, if any.
2. TAKE another action the Agency deems appropriate and consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
The City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) called for the construction of Project No. 1043: Carson Street Master Plan. The project consists of streetscape improvements within the Carson Street Corridor, a 1.75 mile stretch of roadway between the I-405 and the I-110 freeways, and the enhancement of the landscaping and other features on Avalon Boulevard from the I-405 freeway to 220th Street (Exhibit No. 1). The scope of work included, but was not limited to:
1. Installation of new, colorful, drought-tolerant landscaping at parkways and medians.
2. Installation of street furniture; such as benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, and pedestrian lights.
3. Installation of seating nodes for pedestrian rest areas.
4. Reconstruction of driveways
5. Installation of traffic signals.
6. Installation of ADA compatible bus shelters.
7. Installation of decorative crosswalks to enhance major intersections.
8. Installation of curb extensions, concrete pavers, and consolidated driveways/curb cuts.
9. Installation of reclaimed water lines.
10. Integration of public art and artistic elements into the streetscape.
11. Installation of gateway monument features.
12. Installation of way-finding signs for major destinations.
13. Improvement of the City Hall main entrance, renovation of the fountain area, and redesign of the landscape and entry area to comply with ADA requirements.
14. Installation of median street light poles and LED lights.
On May 6, 2014, the Agency Board approved Item No. 6 - approving a Professional Services Agreement with Anderson Penna Partners, Inc., to provide the constructability review and the Construction Management Services for Project No. 1043: Carson Street Master Plan.
On October 30, 2014, Gruen Associates completed the plans, specifications and estimates consistent with the CSA direction for all of the project components.
On July 7, 2015, the Agency Board approved Item No. 24 awarding a construction contract for Project No. 1043: Carson Street Master Plan, in the amount of $16,937,335.00, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Powell Constructors, Inc. The Agency Board also authorized the expenditure of a construction contingency in the amount of $2,540,600.25 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work, such as the removal and remediation of contaminated soil, substructure conflicts, and any soil and material testing required to complete this project.
The construction has been completed in a satisfactory manner, and the street is open for public use. The reclaimed water line which was not fully completed as originally planned due to the lack of funding participation from West Basin as requested by the City. Given the significant cost associated with completing the reclaimed water line as originally planned, the City decided not to proceed to completion. Instead, the reclaimed water line was installed along Carson Street from Main Street to just west of Avalon Boulevard. The existing backflow devices from the former irrigation system were used to connect the line to the California Water Service lines The pipeline was energized using domestic water operated and maintained by the California Water Company, and transfer of ownership of the reclaimed water line to West Basin is not anticipated at this time.
The Corridor enhancement creates a “main street” look and feel. It also increases community engagement and encourages additional private investments along the Corridor. The improvements have reduced air emissions and noise through the installation of wider sidewalks, walkable streets, and bike lanes that reduces the need to use automobiles. Due to the addition of street furniture, public art, monuments, seating nodes, landscaping, and driveway culverts, the Corridor requires a significant amount of maintenance. To ensure that the improvements are maintained and operational at all times, the City retained outside contractors to regularly clean the driveway culverts and medians.
A short Power Point presentation showing some before and after photos of Carson Street will be presented as part of this staff report.
Staff is requesting the Successor Agency accept the project as complete and authorize staff to proceed with filing the Notice of Completion.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
This project was entirely funded with Successor Agency bond proceeds.
Funds for this project were included in the FY 2017/18 Carson Successor Agency Bond fund, account number: 84-70-999-981-8020-01043-01.
Budget and subsequent appropriations are summarized below:
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Fund Source |
Date |
Account No. |
Amount |
|
CSA |
6/16/2015 |
Powell Constructors, Inc. |
$19,477,935.00 |
|
CSA |
10/04/2016 |
Powell Constructors, Inc. (Amendment 1) |
630,123.00 |
|
CSA |
05/06/2014 |
Anderson Penna Partners, Inc. |
975,067.00 |
|
CSA |
06/16/2015 |
Anderson Penna Partners, Inc. (Amendment - 1) |
200,000.00 |
|
CSA |
10/04/2016 |
Anderson Penna Partners, Inc. (Amendment - 2) |
404,134.00 |
|
CSA |
09/19/2017 |
Anderson Penna Partners, Inc. (Amendment - 3) |
79,290.00 |
|
CSA |
11/10/2010 |
Gruen Associates |
795,059.00 |
|
CSA |
09/07/2013 |
Gruen Associates (Amendment 1) |
183,282.00 |
|
CSA |
07/15/2014 |
Gruen Associates (Amendment 2) |
238,343.00 |
|
CSA |
07/07/2015 |
California Water |
$453,620.00 |
|
TOTAL REVISED BUDGET $23,436,853.00 |
Actual expenditures are summarized in the table below:
|
Task |
Actual Expenditures |
|
Construction Cost Powell Constructors, Inc. |
$16,937,335.00 |
|
Construction Contingency Powell Constructors, Inc. |
1,971,914.80 |
|
Professional Design Services (PS&E) Gruen Associates |
1,180,168.49 |
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Construction Management Services Anderson Penna |
1,658,491.00 |
|
California Water Service |
317,786.08 |
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Other Expenses (Advertisement, Printing, staff salaries, etc.) |
542,743.81 |
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Total Cost to Complete the Project |
$22,608,439.28 |
The actual expenditures were $828,413.72 less than the amount budgeted for this project.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. Location Map. (pg. 6)
Prepared by: Gilbert M. Marquez, P.E. City Engineer