CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Concept Plan for the Pathways for Hope Grant Funded Improvement Project MEETING DATE: December 12, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution receiving and filing a presentation on the proposed Concept Plan for the Pathways for Hope Connectivity Improvements Project by RJM Design Group, Inc. the City’s project consultant, approving the proposed improvements Concept Plan and authorizing preparation of plans and specifications and bidding for construction.
BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) developed the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) as part of a two-year program through which approximately $296 million in funds is going to local communities to beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to clean and enhance public spaces. Through the combination of adding beautification measures and art in public spaces along with the removal of litter and debris, this effort will enhance communities and improve spaces for walking and recreation.
On March 8, 2022, staff notified City Council that the City had been awarded $4,955,257 to fund the Pathways for Hope Connectivity Improvements Project.
On January 11, 2023, a Design Services RFP with a due date of February 2, 2023, was released, and on March 28, 2023, a Professional Services Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc., (RJM) in the amount of $399,980 was awarded. On August 8, 2023, City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with RJM to acquire the necessary intellectual property rights over the murals.
The grant covers improvements at different locations within the City as listed below:
Bandini Park
Install up lighting at Park entrance.
Improvements to existing Walking Path to include bollard lighting.
Continuation of the Walking Path
New pedestrian entrance with pavers and landscaping
Bandini Pedestrian Tunnel and Neighborhood
Replace chain link fence with architectural fencing.
Replace guard rail with decorative bollards
Ensure ADA access
Include art murals
Use decorative paving on cul-de-sac and sidewalk.
Rehabilitate landscaping
Bandini Elementary Parkway
Improve parkway with drought tolerant and low maintenance landscaping.
Bristow Park
Install up lighting at Park entrance.
Install additional Walking Path with lighting.
Improve landscaping along walking path
Rosewood Park
Install additional Walking Path with lighting.
Murals/Artwork and Clean Up
Mural paintings at the Bandini Pedestrian Tunnel located on Leonis St at I-710, Telegraph Rd at I-710 underpass, and Triggs St at I-710 underpass.
ANALYSIS
RJM performed field investigations and consulted with staff to develop a Concept Plan for various improvements for each of the previously mentioned locations including but not limited to walking pathways at various parks, landscaping and trees, beautification of tunnel access frontage at Nobel St and Leonis St, beautification of entrance to Bandini Park, and Parkway Improvement At Leonis Street fronting Bandini Elementary School.
To proceed with completion of the project plans and specifications and advertising the project for construction, staff is requesting City Council approval of the project Concept Plans. RJM will be making a presentation on the proposed improvements concept to City Council at the tonight’s meeting.
Under the grant guidelines the project must be completed and open to public by June 30, 2024. To meet the deadline, staff intends to bid the proposed improvements covered in the concept plan separately from mural art work as all proposed art work will be on Caltrans property and needs Caltrans approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation
Disapprove staff recommendation
Provide further direction to staff
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the project is covered from CCLGP State Grant of $4,955,257 based on reimbursement and City Council appropriated the 100% of the Grant amount from Measure AA to cover intermittent expenses until which time the State reimburses the City.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item relates to the 2016 Strategic Plan, Community Quality of Life Guiding Principle 4:
Support and evaluate community services, programs and events that promote healthy and quality lifestyles for our residents. Enhance public safety and social services through innovative programs that meet the needs of the residential and business communities.
Approved and Recommended by: Gina Nila, Director of Public Works Approved as to form by: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully submitted: Vilko Domic, Assistant City Manager ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Concept Plans with presentation by RJM