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March 12, 2001
STAFF REPORT
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Attention: John B. Bahorski, City Manager
From: Stephen G. Badum, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: ANAHEIM CHANNEL DEBRIS REMOVAL, PROJECT #995
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The proposed City Council action will: 1) cancel the previous contract award to Atlas Allied, Inc.
for the removal of debris (former Pacific Coast Highway bridge) from Anaheim Bay, Anaheim
Channel Debris Removal, Project #995; 2) direct staff to split the project into two separate
projects (removal and planting projects) and investigate additional funding; and 3) re-bid both
projects concurrently in advance of the August 15 environmental work restriction to ensure
completion of the project this Fall.
DISCUSSION:
As part of the State budget of FY1999/2000, the City received funding in the amount of $75,000
for the removal of debris from the Anaheim Bay entrance channel. The subject debris is actually
the remains of the former Pacific Coast Highway bridge over the channel. Some years ago when
the bridge was replaced the old bridge was demolished in place and much of the bridge concrete
was left on the banks of the channel. The proposed project will remove the unsightly debris and
restore the natural banks. City staff and contract engineers, WG Zimmerman Engineering, have
been working with the Navy, Army Corps of Engineers, California Fish & Game, US Fish and
Wildlife, and the California Coastal Commission for the past two years to complete the project.
The project has now evolved to include extensive environmental remediation which have
increased the project costs. Native plants such as Eel grass and pickle weed are proposed for the
re- vegetation effort along with comprehensive monitoring and plant establishment program.
On January, 22, 2001, City Council awarded the construction contract for Anaheim Channel
Debris Clean -up, Project #995, to the lowest responsible bidder, Atlas Allied in the amount of
$89,100 with the provision that additional funds be appropriated by the State. Additionally, the
City will be responsible for planting the site under a separate contract. The State has informed us
that the process to obtain additional funding will require a separate project approval process and
additional environmental review. The process to obtain these funds will likely take six months.
An additional complication is that the project has an environmental restriction which requires all
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removal work to be completed before the beginning of the Least Turn nesting season which starts
March 31. No work can occur between March 31 and August 15. Recent discussion with the
City's contractor, Atlas Allied revealed that it would be unlikely that the removal work could be
completed before the March 31 deadline.
Due to the above issues, staff recommends that the City Council cancel the previously awarded
contract due to insufficient funds. Recent discussions with various demolition contractors
indicated that separate contracts for the removals and planting may yield more competitive
prices. Additionally, staff will pursue additional funding opportunities with the State.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact at this time. As stated above, the State bas appropriated $75,000 to do the project.
The current low bid to remove the debris less the native plantings is $89,100. City costs to date
have amounted to under $12,000 for design and environmental processing. Construction
inspection costs of $5000 are expected. The cost to plant eel grass and pickleweed has been
estimated between $10,000 and $40,000. The total project costs could range between $117,000
and $137,000. Staff will pursue additional State funding, however if the City desired to fund the
project shortfall, additional funds in the amount between $37,000 and $67,000 would need to be
appropriated within the 2001/02 budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Cancel the previous contract award to Atlas
Allied, Inc. for the removal of debris (former Pacific Coast Highway bridge) from Anaheim Bay,
Anaheim Channel Debris Removal, Project #995 due to the lack of an additional State funding
commitment; 2) direct staff to split the project into two separate projects (removal and planting
projects) and investigate additional funding; and 3) re-bid both projects concurrently in advance
of the August 15 environmental work restriction to ensure completion of the project this Fall.
Stephen Ortadurn, Director
Public Works Department
NOTED APPROVED
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AJ B. ahorski,
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