POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
September 19, 2023
1 City Council Regular Meeting
September 19, 2023
9/20/2023
City Council Regular Meeting
September 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION IN PROGRESS
9/20/2023
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2 Pledge of Allegiance
9/20/2023
9/20/2023
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3 City Council Meeting
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Presentations
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4 City Council Meeting
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B1 – 2021-02 Fritz Burns Park Improvements and
INSITE Landscape Architecture Amendment No. 2
Background
Additional park amenities identified as priority
at 2021, 2022 and 2023 Community
Workshops
In May 2022 INSITE was selected to develop
Fritz Burns Park Master Plan
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5 Background
March 7, 2023: Council provided
feedback on Draft Master Plan
Project Team sought additional
community feedback
May – June 2023: 2-month Online Survey
May 25, 2023: In person Community
Outreach Meeting
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6 Existing Park Amenities
• Swimming pool
• Children's play area
• Picnic tables &
benches
• Restrooms
• 4 tennis courts
• 16 pickle ball courts
• Skate park
• Dog park
• Parking lot and
off-street parking
Pickleball Conversion
• Completed in June 2023:
Conversion of two (2) existing tennis courts to
eight (8) pickleball courts
New shade structures
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7 Community Outreach
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8 Community Outreach
• May 25, 2023, in-person community
outreach meeting:
Over 30 residents attended
Excited about project – positive feedback
Priorities included additional parking and more
accessible features for children with special
needs
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9 Proposed Park Amenities
PHASE 1:
Plaza with public art play element, seating, and shade Expanded playground with new equipment, shade,
lighting, and drinking fountains
New restroom building
Tree lined promenade with seating and picnic tables
Bicycle racks and tune-up station
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10 Proposed Park Amenities
PHASE 2:
Modifications to existing
parking lot;
New parking lot with tree
islands;
Electric Vehicle charging
stations.
PHASE 3:
New water playground and
wading pool;
Expanded pool deck with
shade and seating;
Expanded pool equipment
area.
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11 Cost Estimates by Phase
PHASE COST ESTIMATE
PHASE 1 $3,672,539
PHASE 2 $390,517
PHASE 3 $1,367,126
TOTAL $5,430,182
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PHASE COST ESTIMATE
Master Planning $79,375
Design (Amend No. 2) $361,235
TOTAL $460,210
Project Budget
Budget
Master Planning/Design $440,610
Project Management $60,000
Construction $5,430,182
Inspection/Testing/Survey $75,000
Contingency $344,208
TOTAL $6,350,000
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13 Project Funding
• Project 2021-02 Funding in CIP
• FY 2021/22: $350K Measure G
• FY 2022/23: $500K Parks & Rec DIF
• FY 2023/24: $1.5M Measure G
$1M General Fund
$3M LWCF Grant
(Grant application submitted)
Questions?
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14 City Council Meeting
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S1 – Village Undergrounding Feasibility Study
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15 Background
• 2010: Initial Village Undergrounding Study prepared
• 2021 and 2022 Community Workshops: Village
Undergrounding identified as community priority
• December 2022 City Council approved agreement
with NV5 to prepare Undergrounding Study Update
Undergrounding Feasibility Study
City of
Project Overview
Description of Study Areas
Construction phasing and community impacts
Study Area Reviews & Detailed Cost Estimates
Review of Rules, Regulations, & Franchises Agreements Presented by Oscar Lazaro 29 30
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16 Project Overview and Focus
The study will evaluate the technical feasibility of undergrounding the existing overhead utilities in each of the study areas, including the assessment of potential impacts on the community. The study will also assess the economic feasibility of the project, including the estimated cost of undergrounding the utilities and the potential benefits to the community. The study will provide planning-level cost estimates for each study area and recommendations for a construction phasing, potential funding sources and stakeholder engagement.
Project Overview : Project Scope
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17 Undergrounding power lines on the street can be challenging and disruptive. The excavation process can require road closures, detours, and disruptions to traffic and businesses in the area. The installation process may impact street parking and drainage patterns temporarily. Undergrounding behind the curb it may present a challenge having to manage each individual customer at franchise and private property when trenching at their properties.
Project Overview : PotentialImpacts
Safety: When power lines are undergrounded on the street, it eliminates the risk of people coming into contact with live electrical wires. This is particularly important in high traffic areas or back yards, where there is a greater risk of accidental contact with overhead lines.
Aesthetics: Overhead power lines can detract from the beauty of a neighborhood or street. Undergrounding the lines eliminates the unsightly poles and wires that can be an eyesore and potentially decrease property values.
Reliability: Overhead power lines are vulnerable to weather-related outages, such as those caused by high winds. By placing the lines underground, they are less susceptible to these types of disruptions.
Future Expansion: Undergrounding power lines also allows for easier expansion of the power grid in the future. This is because the underground cables can be more easily replaced or upgraded without disrupting the surrounding area or requiring the construction of additional infrastructure.
Project Overview : Potential Benefits
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18 Project Overview : Underground Vs Overhead
Underground Power Line Overhead Power Line
Material Cost Higher cost for cables and conduits Lower cost for cables and poles Labor Cost Higher cost for excavation and installation Lower cost for installation Maintenance Cost Lower cost for regular maintenance and repairs Higher cost for regular maintenance and repairs Aesthetics Improved visual appearance of the area Poles and wires may be unsightly or interfere with views Environmental Impact Lower risk of storm damage and power outages Higher risk of storm damage and power outages Reliability Generally, more reliable More susceptible to weather and external Accessibility Easier access for maintenance and repair work Limited access for maintenance and repair work Overhead lines may pose a risk of electrocution or contact with vehicles or structures Underground lines are less likely to cause accidents or injuries Safety
The project started with an assessment of the existing infrastructure using IID system maps, identifying any conflicts or obstacles. A virtual map was created, depicting the six study areas and their respective construction phases, with key locations represented by pictures of poles or utilities. The impacts of construction phasing and potential underground layout were carefully considered for each area. To estimate the project's cost, utility and contractor rates were determined for each undergrounding phase, including Trench & Conduit, Cable & Connections, Cable Poles, and retiring existing Overhead Lines. The cost breakdown focused on various factors such as trench type, materials, labor, equipment, traffic control, street repair, and franchise repair.
Design & engineering, project management, permits, inspections, and right-of-way acquisition costs were consolidated into a single line item. A contingency and Gas distribution system was not included in the cost estimate. Unforeseen risks or contingencies that might arise during the construction process should be captured and discussed.
Project Overview : Project Implementation Plan
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19 Description of Study Areas
Area 1 – The Cove
Area 2 - Downtown Commercial Area
Area 3 - Downtown Residential Area
Area #2
Area #4
Area #3
Area #1
Area #5 Area #6
Area 4 – Sagebrush
Area 5 – Highland Palms
Area 6 – Westward Ho
Description of Study Areas : Area 1 - The Cove Area
This study area assesses the existing conditions, overall costs, and issues associated with the conversion of the overhead utilities within the residential area of The Cove. Study Area 1 is bordered by Avenida Montezuma to the west, Avenida Bermudas to the east, Calle Tampico to the north, and Calle Tecate to the south. There are approximately 4600 single family homes in this area. There are 266 vacant lots that will require a 3” PVC stub to the empty lot. The homes in this area are served overhead mostly at the back of the properties. Most of the Service Panels are rated between 100 – 200 amp. Some services are already undergrounded from the pole to the panel ( 3” PVC ). The streets have curb and gutter, there are no side walks, and the R/W area is approximately 10 ft or more. Easements might be needed for any existing overhead special equipment that will be pad mounted on the Under Ground conversion. For example: fuses, capacitors, switches, regulators.
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20 Construction Phasing : The Cove Area #1
Each colored area represents a construction phase. NORTH There are approximately 300 residences per each
construction phase. The construction sequence of the colored areas should start after the backbone conversion at Eisenhower Dr
is completed. The undergrounding should start at Calle Tampico and move north to south. There are 1829 poles, 407 transformers and 90,102 Linear Ft of over head wire. IID trench requirements: 4-5 ft deep trench based on the 42” min cover to the top of the electric conduit.
The Cove North to South Trenching in Miles Ave.Bermuda 2.12 Ave.Navarro 1.48 Ave.Villa 1.38 Ave.Mendoza 1.47 Ave.Martinez 1.58 EisenhowerDr 1.86 Ave.Velasco 1.9 Ave.Herrera 1.97 Ave.Vallejo 2 Ave.Ramirez 2 Ave.Carranza 2 Ave.Obregon 1.9 Ave.Alvarado 1.75 Ave.Rubio 1.85 Ave.Diaz 1.85 Ave.Juarez 1.65 Ave.Madero 1.4 Ave.Cortez 0.59 Ave.Montezuma 2.2 The Cove East to West Trenching in Miles
Calle Hidalgo 0.53 Calle Sinaloa 0.9 Calle Sonora 0.46 Calle Nogales 0.75 Calle Monterrey 0.83 Calle Arroba 0.9 Calle Madrid 0.7 Calle Potrero 0.53 Detailed Cost Estimates : The Cove Area #1
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21 The Cove North to South Trenching in Miles Ave.Bermuda 2.12 Ave.Navarro 1.48 Ave.Villa 1.38 Ave.Mendoza 1.47 Ave.Martinez 1.58 EisenhowerDr 1.86 Ave.Velasco 1.9 Ave.Herrera 1.97 Ave.Vallejo 2 Ave.Ramirez 2 Ave.Carranza 2 Ave.Obregon 1.9 Ave.Alvarado 1.75 Ave.Rubio 1.85 Ave.Diaz 1.85 Ave.Juarez 1.65 Ave.Madero 1.4 Ave.Cortez 0.59 Ave.Montezuma 2.2 The Cove East to West Trenching in Miles
Calle Hidalgo 0.53 Calle Sinaloa 0.9 Calle Sonora 0.46 Calle Nogales 0.75 Calle Monterrey 0.83 Calle Arroba 0.9 Calle Madrid 0.7 Calle Potrero 0.53 Detailed Cost Estimates : The Cove Area #1 ROW & Private Systems Area 2 - Downtown Commercial Area:
This study area assesses the existing conditions, overall costs, and issues associated with the conversion of the overhead utilities within the downtown commercial area. The downtown area has both commercial and residential customers. Study Area 2 is bordered by Avenida Bermudas to the west, Calle Guatemala to the east, Avenida La Fonda to the north and Calle Amigo to the south. There are approximately 33 single family homes in this area. Services are 200Amp. There are 7 residential vacant lots that will require a 3” PVC stub to the empty lot. There are 21 Commercial locations and 19 empty lots There are 23 streetlights already undergrounded and 5-meter pedestals. The homes in this area are served overhead mostly at the back of the properties. The commercial Service Panels will range from 400 – 1200 Amp 3 phase. All commercial services are already undergrounded from the pole to the panel. The streets have curb, gutter and sidewalk in the commercial areas and curb at the residential areas, there are no side walks, and the R/W area is approximately 10 ft. Easements might be needed for any existing overhead special equipment that will be pad mounted on the Under Ground conversion. For example: fuses, capacitors, switches, regulators.
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22 Each colored area represents a proposed construction phase. The construction sequence of the colored areas should start after the backbone conversion at Desert Club Dr is completed. We recommend undergrounding an additional 460 linear feet of the existing overhead system, located north of Ave. La Fonda but outside the designated undergrounding zone. There are about 33 residences in the first construction phase ( green ). The pink phase is mostly commercial, only 2 residences and approximately 19 vacant commercial lots. The undergrounding should start at Calle Guatemala and continue to move west. There are 41 poles, 19 transformers and 4,500 Linear Ft of over head wire. IID trench requirements: 5 ft deep trench based on the 42” min cover to the top of the electric conduit.
Construction Phasing : The Downtown Commercial Area #2
Area #2 Commercial in Linear Ft Dessert Club Drive 2020 Ave. La Fonda Res 850 Calle Cadiz y Fortuna 1613 Calle Estado 636 Calle Cadiz Commercial 670 Calle Barcelona 640 Calle Amigo 635 Ave. La Fonda Commercial 640 Total TrenchMilage 1.46
Total Trench in LinearFt 7,704 Dessert Club Dr includes 460 Linear Ft beyond the boundary to completely remove the overhead line
Detailed Cost Estimates : Downtown Commercial Area #2
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23 Area #2 Commercial in Linear Ft Dessert Club Drive 2020 Ave. La Fonda Res 850 Calle Cadiz y Fortuna 1613 Calle Estado 636 Calle Cadiz Commercial 670 Calle Barcelona 640 Calle Amigo 635 Ave. La Fonda Commercial 640 Total TrenchMilage 1.46
Total Trench in LinearFt 7,704 Dessert Club Dr includes 460 Linear Ft beyond the boundary to completely remove the overhead line
Detailed Cost Estimates : Downtown Commercial Area #2 ROW & Private Systems Area 3 - Downtown Residential Area: This study area assesses the existing conditions, overall costs, and issues associated with the conversion of the overhead utilities within the downtown residential area. The western portion of Study Area 3 is bordered by Calle Guatemala to the west, Washington Street to the east, Avenida La Fonda to the north and Avenida Nuestra to the south. The eastern portion of Study Area 3 is bordered by Washington Street to the west, Calle Rondo to the east, Avenida Ultimo to the north, and Avenida Nuestra to the south. There are approximately 262 single family homes in this area. There are 26 residential vacant lots that will require a 3” PVC stub to the empty lot. The homes in this area are served overhead mostly at the back of the properties. Most of the Service Panels are rated between 100 – 200 amp. Some services are already undergrounded from the pole to the panel ( 3” PVC ). The streets have curb and gutter, are side walks at Calle Tampico, and the R/W area is approximately 10 ft or more. Easements might be needed for any existing overhead special equipment that will be pad mounted on the Under Ground conversion. For example: fuses, capacitors, switches, regulators.
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24 Each colored area represents a proposed construction phase. The construction sequence of the colored areas should start after the extension from existing UG system at Washington St into Calle Tampico is completed. There are about 100 residences or less in each construction phase. The undergrounding should start at Ave Nuestra and continue to move East and north. There are 113 poles, 47 transformers and 12,600 Linear Ft of over head wire. IID trench requirements: 5 ft deep trench based on the 42” min cover to the top of the electric conduit.
Construction Phasing : The Downtown Residential Area #3 Area #3 Downtown Residential in linear Ft Calle Tampico 1361 Calle Kalima and Ave. Nuestra 1645 Calle Guatemala 602 Calle Hueneme 602 Calle Lloilo 602 Calle Jacumba 602 Ave. Ultimo, Calle Rondo and Ave. Nuesta 4963 Ave. Tujunga 365 Calle Quito 2664 Calle Paloma 2365 Calle Guaymas 635 Ave. Naranja 495 Paloma Ct 285 Calle Obispo 706 Ave. Las Torres 628 Ave. La Jarita 500 Total TrenchMilage 3.84
Total Trench in LinearFt 20,264
Detailed Cost Estimates : Downtown Residential Area #3
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25 Area #3 Downtown Residential in linear Ft Calle Tampico 1361 Calle Kalima and Ave. Nuestra 1645 Calle Guatemala 602 Calle Hueneme 602 Calle Lloilo 602 Calle Jacumba 602 Ave. Ultimo, Calle Rondo and Ave. Nuesta 4963 Ave. Tujunga 365 Calle Quito 2664 Calle Paloma 2365 Calle Guaymas 635 Ave. Naranja 495 Paloma Ct 285 Calle Obispo 706 Ave. Las Torres 628 Ave. La Jarita 500 Total TrenchMilage 3.84
Total Trench in LinearFt 20,264
Detailed Cost Estimates : Downtown Residential Area #3 ROW & Private Systems Area 4 - Sagebrush:
This study area assesses the existing conditions, overall costs, and issues associated with the conversion of the overhead utilities within the residential area of Sagebrush. Study Area 4 is bordered by Washington Street to the west, Date Palm Drive to the east, Sagebrush Avenue to the north, and Saguaro Road to the south. Area 4 also includes the eastern side of Washington Street between Saguaro Road and 50th Avenue. There are approximately 105 single family homes in this area. There are 10 residential vacant lots that will require a 3” PVC stub to the empty lot. The homes in this area are served overhead mostly at the back of the properties. Most of the Service Panels are rated between 100 – 200 amp. Most services are already undergrounded from the pole to the panel ( 3” PVC ). The streets have curb and gutter, there are no side walks, and the R/W area is approximately 10 ft or more. No Easements might be needed. Distribution equipment can be pad mounted on Franchise.
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26 Each colored area represents a proposed construction phase. This area would be ideal to pilot the undergrounding of a residential area. The construction sequence of the colored areas could start at the existing UG system at Sagebrush Ave and move south. There are about 22 residences on the first phase, 44 on the middle phase and 39 on the last phase. The undergrounding should start at Sagebrush Ave and continue to move south. There are 38 poles, 26 transformers and 4,200 Linear Ft of over head wire. IID trench requirements: 5 ft deep trench based on the 42” min cover to the top of the electric conduit.
Construction Phasing : Sagebrush Area #4
Area #4 Sagebrush in linear Ft
Saguaro Rd, Date Palm Dr, Sagebrush Ave 3060 Bottlebrush Dr 1248 Total TrenchMilage .81
Total Trench in LinearFt 4,308
Detailed Cost Estimates : Sagebrush Area #4
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27 Area #4 Sagebrush in linear Ft
Saguaro Rd, Date Palm Dr, Sagebrush Ave 3060 Bottlebrush Dr 1248 Total TrenchMilage .81
Total Trench in LinearFt 4,308
Detailed Cost Estimates : Sagebrush Area #4 ROW & Private Systems Area 5 - Highland Palms:
This study area assesses the existing conditions, overall costs, and issues associated with the conversion of the overhead utilities within the residential area of Highland Palms. Study Area 5 is bordered by Highland Palms Drive to the west and south, Washington Street to the east, and Singing Palms Drive to the north There are approximately 92 single family homes in this area. There is 1 residential vacant lot that will require a 3” PVC stub to the empty lot. The homes in this area are served overhead mostly at the back of the properties. Most of the Service Panels are rated between 100 – 200 amp. Some services are already undergrounded from the pole to the panel ( 3” PVC ). The streets have curb and gutter, there are no side walks, and the R/W area is approximately 10 ft or more. No Easements might be needed. Distribution equipment can be pad mounted on Franchise.
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28 This area would be ideal to pilot the undergrounding of a residential area. The construction on this area will be the most reasonable to approach as there is only 92 residences. The undergrounding should start at Highlands Palms Dr and continue to move north. There are 49 poles, 22 transformers and 4,800 Linear Ft of over head wire. IID trench requirements: 5 ft deep trench based on the 42” min cover to the top of the electric conduit.
Construction Phasing : Highland Palms Area #5
Area #5 Highland Palms in linear Ft Cameo Palm Dr 1778
Singing Palms Dr 366 Culc de Sacs 591 Crest View Terrace 479 BradshawTrail 1440 Highland Palms Dr 1115 Washington St 1782 Total TrenchMilage 1.43
Total Trench in LinearFt 7,551
Detailed Cost Estimates : Highland Palms Area #5
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29 Area #5 Highland Palms in linear Ft Cameo Palm Dr 1778 Singing Palms Dr 366 Culc de Sacs 591 Crest View Terrace 479 BradshawTrail 1440 Highland Palms Dr 1115 Washington St 1782 Total TrenchMilage 1.43
Total Trench in LinearFt 7,551
Detailed Cost Estimates : Highland Palms Area #5 ROW & Private Systems Area 6 - Westward Ho:
This study area assesses the existing conditions, overall costs, and issues associated with the conversion of the overhead utilities within the residential area of Westward Ho. Study Area 6 is bordered by Roudel Lane to the west, Jefferson Street to the east, Westward Ho Drive to the north, and Cortez Lane and Fiesta Drive to the south. Study Area 6 also includes the eastern side of Dune Palms Road between Westward Ho Drive and the flood channel. There are approximately 117 single family homes in this area. There is 1 residential vacant lot that will require a 3” PVC stub to the empty lot. The homes in this area are served overhead mostly at the back of the properties. Most of the Service Panels are rated between 100 – 200 amp. Some services are already undergrounded from the pole to the panel ( 3” PVC ). The streets have curb and gutter, there are no side walks, and the R/W area is approximately 10 ft or more. No Easements might be needed. Distribution equipment can be pad mounted on Franchise. 57 58
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30 This area would also be ideal to pilot the
undergrounding of a residential area. The construction on this area will be the most reasonable to approach as there is only
117 residences. The undergrounding should start at West ward Ho Dr and continue to move south. There are 46 poles, 21 transformers and 6,400 Linear Ft of over head wire. IID trench requirements: 5 ft deep trench based on the 42” min cover to the top of the
electric conduit.
Construction Phasing : Westward Ho Area #6
Area #6 Highland Palms in linear Ft RoadrunnerLn 1197 HorseShoe Rd 978 Roudel Ln 1334 Cortez Ln 545 Fiesta Dr 1449 Westward Ho Dr 1327
Total TrenchMilage 1.29
Total Trench in LinearFt 6,830
Detailed Cost Estimates : Westward Ho Area #6
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31 Area #6 Highland Palms in linear Ft RoadrunnerLn 1197 HorseShoe Rd 978 Roudel Ln 1334 Cortez Ln 545 Fiesta Dr 1449 Westward Ho Dr 1327
Total TrenchMilage 1.29
Total Trench in LinearFt 6,830
Detailed Cost Estimates : Westward Ho Area #6
Total Cost Estimate
This cost estimate represents the overall costs on a shared trench system between IID, Time Warner and Verizon. Based on undergrounding the existing Over head distribution system on the areas of study and does not consider any system updates proposed by IID or considerations on residents adding EV, new loads and panels upgrades to the system. 61 62
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32 Total Cost Estimate for the Right of Way Backbone and Distribution system Total Cost Estimate for the Private Property Service system * Engineering fees for private property system were considering from the on-street calculation not the PKWY. ( $5,636,843 + $1,397,959 ). See next slide for reference.
An estimated 20% of the engineering cost should be allocated for the private property Total Cost Estimate with breakdown between Backbone / Distribution and Service system This cost estimate represents a breakdown between the Backbone/Distribution system and the Service work at private property. *
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33 Review of Rules, Regulations, & Franchises Agreements There are different Rules, Regulations, and Franchise Agreements which dictate how each respective utility participates in an undergrounding project. This section address the specifics of each utility’s requirements.
Imperial Irrigation District: • The city must submit the requested project to IID for consideration and consultation. • It is recommended that The city will hold public hearings and adopt an ordinance to establish an undergrounding district. •IID’s financial participation is based upon their annual operating budgets and pre-determined allocations for underground projects.
In the event there is no available budget for an undergrounding project the city should be able to verify if IID has any other means of providing financial support of share portion of the cost based on the benefits of undergrounding a portion or the entire system in a particular area.
Review of Rules, Regulations, & Franchises Agreements
Verizon:
City initiated undergrounding projects are done in accordance with Verizon’s General Exchange Tariff Section 2.
Section 2 general provisions are:
• The city must submit the requested project to Verizon for consideration and consultation. • The city must hold public hearings and adopt an ordinance establish an undergrounding district. • The undergrounding area should be an area extensively used by the public with a heavy volume of pedestrian or vehicle traffic. • Verizon will underground its facilities at the time and to the extent that the overhead electric distribution facilities are replace. • Verizon at its expense, will replace the existing overhead facilities with underground along public streets, roads, or on private land with easements. 65 66
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34 Review of Rules, Regulations, & Franchises Agreements Time Warner:
City initiated undergrounding projects should be in accordance with it’s Franchise Agreement with the City. Typically, the cable television provider will participate financially in a similar manor as the incumbent phone company. In reviewing Time Warner’s current Franchise Agreement with the City of La Quinta, no provisions for undergrounding were found. It is very likely that Time Warner will cooperate with the City and underground their facilities in conjunction with the other utilities.
Overall Recommendations
• Commence meetings with the utilities as early as possible once it is determined that the City will proceed with a project in the designated area. • IID typically prepares a budget for major infrastructure projects well over a year in advance. It will be crucial to engage in early collaboration with IID during the initial planning stages to negotiate a mutually acceptable level of participation. • Confirm with Time Warner if they will contribute financially in a manner equivalent to Verizon. •The City will need to seek input from the community, conduct public workshops and hearings, and enact ordinances to establish the undergrounding districts in each respective area.
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35 Definitions and Terminology:
IID Cable and Connections Electric – These are the direct IID costs associated with this work. These costs include the total installed cost of all cable, connections, and equipment associated with the work.
IID Distribution (Local Distribution) - This is the cost associated with the cable to be placed in the street in front of the homes from transformer to transformer.
IID Backbone (Backbone) - This is the cost associated with the cable to be placed from the backbone system to the distribution system.
IID Overhead Removals - Identifies estimated costs associated with the removal of IID’s overhead cable and poles and associated facilities. These fees have been shown as separate line item to show the costs that IID may participate in.
IID Service Conversion with Existing Underground (UG) Service- Cost associated with reconnecting existing underground service to the new underground service.
IID Service Conversion with Existing Overhead (OH) Service - Cost associated with connecting a new underground service to the new underground system.
Verizon Telephone - These are the direct utility costs associated with this work. These costs include the total installed cost of all cable, connections, and equipment associated with the work.
CATV (Time Warner) - These are the direct utility costs associated with this work. These costs include the total installed cost of all cable, connections, and equipment associated with the work.
Next Steps
• November 2023 Study Session:
– Discuss Funding Options
– Processes
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36 Questions?
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PH1 – La Villetta at Avenue 58 Project
Background
• Project Location:
– South of Avenue 58 between Madison Street
and Monroe Street
– The project site is located on two vacant parcels
(764-180-002 and 764-180-003)
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38 Vicinity
Map
Proposal
• 80 detached single-family units
• Landscaping, bocce ball, clubhouse, pool, tot lot, a
passive park, and utility infrastructure
• 204 parking spaces:
– 160 spaces (each unit 2-car parking garage)
– 44 guest parking spaces (40 minimum guest parking)
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39 Proposal
• Applications include:
– Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) to find proposed project does not have a significant effect on
environment
– General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Tentative
Tract Map, and Planned Unit Development (Conditional
Use Permit)
General Plan Amendment
• Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium/High
Density Residential (MHDR)
• At the current LDR designation, the Site would
be allowed up to 36 units.
• If changed to a MHDR designation, the Site
would be allowed up to 143 units.
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40 General Plan Amendment
Zone Change
• Low Density (RL) to Medium High Density
(RMH)
• Under the current RL zone, the Site would be
allowed up to 36 units.
• If changed to a RMH zone, the Site would be
allowed up to 108 units.
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41 Zone Change
Tentative Tract Map
• TTM 37950
– 80 residential lots
– 5 lettered lots consisting of streets, common area,
and open space
• Lot sizes
– 2,310 sf to 4,623 sf
– Average 2,623 sf
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42 Planned Unit Development
• 4 project amenities are required: community
pool/spa, clubhouse, bocce ball, a tot lot, and a
passive park retention basin
• The City adopted the PUD process in 2016 to allow
for flexibility in design, and encourages the
development of creative, high-quality residential
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43 Proposed RMH PUD Proposal Compliance
zoning
Regulation Current RL zoning
Minimum lot area 7,200 3,600 2,310 No
(sf)
Lot Frontage (ft) Minimum 80 Minimum 40 33 No
Yes, with
proposed Zone
Change
Maximum 2-4 du/ac 8-12 du/ac 9.0 du/ac
dwelling
units per acre
Front yard Minimum 20 Minimum 20 *3 No
setback to house
(ft)
Front yard Minimum 20 Minimum 20 *3 No
setback to
garage (ft)
Rear Yard (ft) Minimum 20 Minimum 15 7.5 No
Interior Side Yard 5 5 3 No
(Min ft.)
Exterior Side 10 10 5 No
Yard
Lot Coverage Maximum 50% Minimum 60% 66% No
Private streets Minimum 28 Minimum 28 24 No
Width (No onstreet parking)
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44 Planned Unit Development
• 80 Unit breakdown:
– Plan 1 units: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms 1,672 sf two stories – Plan 2 units: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms 1,815 sf two stories – Plan 3 units: *4 bedrooms, Den/Office, 3 bathrooms, 2,140 sf two stories
– Plan 4 units: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, den, 1,769 sf single story Planned Unit Development
• Architectural styles include Spanish,
Mediterranean, and Santa Barbara
• Architectural features incorporate varying roof
lines, gables, arcades, and swing awnings to
break up the massing of the homes
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45 Elevations
Enhanced Elevations
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46 Elevations
Enhanced Elevations
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47 Elevations
Enhanced Elevations
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Recreation Center
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49 Material Boards
Landscape Plan
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50 Landscape Plan
Landscape Plan
• The landscape area includes a combination of
trees, shrubs, and groundcover
• A meandering sidewalk is proposed along
Avenue 58 to enhance pedestrian connection
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51 Traffic
• Access from Avenue 58
• Secondary access is for emergency Fire access
only
• Avenue 58 to be improved to full General Plan
width
Traffic
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52 Line of
Sight
Image Corridor
153 feet
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53 Conditions of Approval
• There are some minor modifications to help clarify the intent of a few COAs
• Condition No. 34 TTM COA and Condition No. 33 CUP
COA were removed
• These changes were reviewed by staff and the proposed conditions still meet the original intent of the conditions reviewed by Planning Commission
CEQA
• Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared
• Public review period was June 8 to June 28, 2023
• The City received two comment letters
• Mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce
impacts to a less than significant level
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54 Public Comment
• Two letters of opposition were received
regarding:
– Parking
– Two Story Element
• Five letters of support were also received
Findings
• City Council must make findings that:
– Approve adoption of MND
– Approve the GPA and ZC and apply Conditions of
Approval (COA)
– Find the PUD consistent with General Plan and apply
COA
– Approve the architecture, landscaping, and site
design of PUD and apply COA
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Public Hearing Item No. 1
La Villetta at Avenue 58
Presentation by Applicant:
Rodeo Credit Enterprises, LLC
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La Quinta, California
Presented By:
Rodeo Credit Enterprises, LLC
Location: Avenue 58 between Madison and Monroe Streets
(8.94 acres)
Tentative Tract Map 37950
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3 Community Overview 80 single family courtyard homes with two car garages Recreation Center featuring a community building, swimming pool, spa, restrooms, bocce ball, tot lot, along with an open space area Multi-use bio-detention basin for infiltration into the groundwater basin Over 1.45 acres of open space maintained by a homeowners association
Community Land Use Table
Gross Area: 8.94 acres
Net Area: 4.79 acres
On-site Streets: 2.70 acres
Public Streets: .76 acres
Guest Parking Spaces: 44
Average Lot Size: 2,623 sf
Minimum Lot Size: 2,310 sf
Required Open Space (30%): 1.45 acres
Common Area Plan: - Recreation Area: .67 acres/29,210 sf - Open Space Lot: .15 acres/6,600 sf
- Retention Basin/Open Space: .63 acres/27,370 sf
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4 Open Space Opportunities
Exercise Course Playground Areas
Multi-use Open Space / Bio-detention Basin (for ground
water infiltration)
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5 Community Vision
The vision for this new La Quinta community is to offer efficiently planned, charming homes, nestled within carefully designed recreational areas.
La Villetta at Avenue 58will be connected by an open space network of parks, paths, sidewalks, a recreation area, as well as active and passive areas to allow for easy accessibility. The community is designed to encourage creative, high quality and an attractive living environment.
Promote the use of green building practices and sustainable development methods.
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Single Family Detached Homes
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High quality design that compliments and enhances the City:
Kevin L Crook Architect, Inc. is an award winning Irvine architectural firm. The proposed homes have been designed to be visually compatible with similar architectural elements of Spanish, Mediterranean and Santa Barbara influences that are commonly found in La Quinta. There are four floor plans with three elevations and three color schemes. An overall community charm is established through its marketing name and attention to architectural details such as wrought iron window treatments, shutters, pot shelves, shaped frames and sills to enhance openings and add additional relief. Below is the one story home.
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Proposed Architectural Designs – two story home
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Proposed Architectural Designs – two story home
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Proposed Architectural Designs – two story home
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Proposed Recreational Building Architecture
Existing La Quinta Courtyard Homes
Codorniz at Jefferson Street and 52nd Avenue
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9 Recreation Area for Codorniz Community
Sol Terra Community – La Quinta
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Entitlement Requirements
The proposed community will need the following City of La Quinta approvals: • General Plan Amendment to change the Zoning from low density residential (4 units per acre) to medium-high density residential (up to 12 units per acre) and the General Plan Land Use from low density residential (4 units per acre) to medium/high density residential (up to 16 units per acre.) • A Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Use Development (PUD). • Tentative Tract Map with an overall density of 9 dwelling units per acre.
CEQA Requirements
• Preparation of Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. The proposed project would not result in significant unavoidable environmental impacts once mitigation measures are implemented.
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The proposed community meets the City of La Quinta’s goal for a broad range of housing types and choices:
This medium density community proposes small, courtyard designed homes which are more energy efficient than low density houses and have a lower ecological footprint, thereby less taxing on the environment.
Environmental:
Based on the biological analysis and focused plant surveys, the site does not contain any special or sensitive plant or animal species. The home builder will be required to pay to the City of La Quinta a local development mitigation fee. The 188 date palm trees on site would be removed during the grading process and, if determined in good condition, could be relocated or replanted in the open space areas.
Services:
Both fire and police services are located nearby. IID is located nearby and upgrades to the power system will be needed. The students living in the proposed community will be served by the Coachella Valley Unified School District and the builder will be required to pay a school development fee prior to the issuance of building permits to offset the cost of providing school services.
Water:
The proposed project will be served by the Coachella Valley Water District and a Water Analysis Study was prepared wherein 20.5 acre feet of water per year would be required under the proposed project vs. 37.5 acre feet of water per year under the current General Plan. The proposed project would use approximately half the quantity of water compared to water demands under the existing General Plan. This reduction is due to the cluster home development, common area landscaping, use of energy efficient water fixtures, minimal turf grass for park/playground area and the use of decomposed granite for landscaping. 19 20
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Traffic:
A Traffic Impact Analysis Report and Vehicles Miles Travel Assessment were both prepared for the project. The existing striping along Avenue 58, which includes a center striped median, is recommended to be modified to create a 60-foot westbound left turn pocket at the main project driveway while there is an existing eastbound left turn pocket at Pasatiempo Court.
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Image Corridor – Avenue 58:
The City’s Image Corridor requirements were taken into account during the initial layout of this community and will allow important, as well as, cherished views to be maintained along Avenue 58.
Consistent with the City’s General Plan, the community proposes Image Corridor enhancements along Avenue 58 such as a 15 foot landscaped setback and a meandering multimodal trail, trees, shrubs and groundcover to enhance the treasured mountain views for all its residents. The northern, 3 one-story residential structures are setback more than 150 feet and do not exceed 22 feet in height. 21 22
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Project Team
Kris Pinero, Project Manager
Rodeo Credit Enterprises, LLC - Applicant
661-621-8912 (cell)
[email protected]
Henrik Nazarian, Civil Engineer
D and D Engineering
[email protected]
Julie Beeman, President Mike Salazar, Landscape Architect VCS Environmental Koriander Design Architecture
[email protected] [email protected]
Jeff Addison, Principal/Director of Design Angela Besa
Kevin L Crook Architect, Inc. LLG Engineers - Traffic Engineer [email protected] [email protected]
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